Learner: Markus Pakii    Learning Coach: Kaori Kobayashi                Date: 4/3/16

Learning Area:   Reading Narrative Assessment

Learning Observed

In shared reading, Madagascar Deaf learners have learned not only to read the text but also to translate into NZSL.  It is important for Markus to understand the story well as he is unable to translate into NZSL if he does not know the story well. Markus was curious to learn unknown words and examine them in the English dictionary and NZSL dictionary.  Markus sometimes hesitated to ask for help to his learning coach or buddy when he was not sure the meanings in the dictionary.  He is learning how to ask questions when he needs. He worked collaboratively with his buddy and was capable to share his understandings with him.  He tried to use correct NZSL grammar while retelling the story.  His signing skills are improving.  When discussing about the ending of the story, he connected his own experience and shared his ideas about how we can stop teasing in the classroom.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Understand the difference between English and NZSL Develop his NZSL grammar skills Ask questions confidently