BDS+Staff+Meeting+1+Sept+2008

Presentation including learning intention and success criteria.

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 * Questions**
 * **WHAT IS A GOOD LEARNER?**
 * positive attitude, resilient
 * risk takers
 * co-operative
 * persistent, determined
 * supported
 * sift information, reflective, reach understandings
 * focussed
 * independent learner
 * instrinsically motivated
 * questioners, curious
 * open minded
 * communicative
 * lifelong learners ||  || ** WHAT IS INQUIRY LEARNING **?
 * child centred, learner directed, relevant
 * process orientated
 * information literacy skills, literacy, numeracy
 * question focussed
 * identify what they want to know
 * where to access information
 * work in groups or individually
 * organising information
 * graphic organisers
 * social outcome or action
 * authentic learning
 * learning triggers new inquiry
 * reflection ||
 * What "inquiry" learning models do we already know about?**
 * Action Learning (Gwen Gawith)
 * 3 Doors (Gwen Gawith)
 * Big 6
 * Super 3
 * Problem Based Learning
 * The Robinson Approach (Jill Robinson)


 * The assignment:**
 * investigate and critique existing inquiry/learning models


 * We will know we have been successful when we have worked together as a group to:**
 * summarise the philosophy/big understandings for a chosen model
 * describe its cycle and/or key stages
 * discuss how we might incorporate the [|key competencies]
 * critically analyse the worth and relevancy of this model to reflect the culture and needs of the Botany Downs School learning community (what's good, what's dodgy?)
 * complete a 5-10 minute digital presentation to communicate our understandings and recommendations on Tuesday 16 September

Contact Belinda (belinda@elmpark.school.nz) if you have questions or need help!

Liz H Bridget Kylee || Louise Marie Liz S Grant || Sandra Philippa Jenny Anna || Nicolette Lyndal Margaret Amy Rita || Amanda Bruce Colleen Yasmine Briar ||
 * Groups**
 * Group Name || The Leaky Bridgeiz ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Chosen Model || Super 3 || The Learning Journey || Pt England School || SAUCE || Noodle Tools ||
 * Members || Elizabeth

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