Effective learning and identifying needs Flashcards
Carnell (2002) identifies conceptions of learning
Gaining more knowledge Memorising and reproducing Understanding Seeing things in a new way Changing as a person
Carnell (2002) considers three models of learning
RECEPTION
JESS Talks
- Quantity of knowledge
- Passive
- Objective
- Quantitative
- Closed
- Fixed
- Teacher dependent
- Doesn’t encourage judgement
- No transfer to new situations
- No understanding of them as learners
Carnell (2002) illustrates features of effective learning
- active learning (goals, dialogue, research, investigative)
- Collaborative
- Responsibility for their learning
- Meta-learning
NEGATIVES OF JESS CPD
Carnell (2002) identifies ‘what learners need to be aware of is their:’…..
- purpose
- strategies
- feelings
- effects of their learning
NEGATIVES OF JESS CPD
3 R’s
Claxton (1999)
Resilient
Resourceful
Reflective
Carnell (2002) considers three models of learning
CONSTRUCTIVE
JESS Workshops
- Construct knowledge
- Love meaning
- Discussion
- Open-ended questions
- Research and investigative
- Learner is responsible
- Transfer knowledge
- teacher dependent
- not future ready
- lacks team preparation
Carnell (2002) considers three models of learning
CO-CONSTRUCTIVE
JESS T&L Group
- Dialogue
- Collaboration
- Investigative
- Critical thinking
- Interpretation of knowledge
- Reflective
- Problem solving
- assessment and feedback are integrated
- learners are in control of learning - empowering
- Unintended outcomes and complex learning
Identifying CPD needs…
- Appraisal
- Masters staff set long term goals
- Learning Walks
- Meetings
- Lesson observations
- Work scrutiny
- CPD questionnaires
- Analysis of results data.
Barriers to identifying needs …..
- Long term investment
- Lack of communication regarding opportunities of CPD
- Personal targets meeting schools needs
- Staff participation
- Time for meta-cognition
- Time
- Directed CPD
Strategy for identifying and meeting needs…
- Open and honest appraisal system (Trust and honesty)
- Takes into account what already know and can do
- Clear expectations
- Collaborative and dialogue
- Performance versus Training needs
- Opportunity to share
- Goal setting (individual, school and national should all be accounted for)
JESS APPRAISAL ICT TARGETS
O’Sullivan (2000) explains that teachers often find it difficult to ……
think about areas of own practice where they feel least knowledgeable, skilled and competent.