Learner:  Markus Pakii-Williams   Learning Coach: Margaret Patrick   Date:23.07.2015

Learning Area: Collaboration  Narrative Story

Learning Observed

Markus was a member of a group of 4 learners who were engaged in an activity where they had to reach consensus about placing statements about “promises” into categories under the title of agree, strongly agree, disagree and strongly disagree. An example of some of the promise statements were “ I promise to clean my teeth every night” or “I promise I will grow taller than my dad” or “I promise I will try had to learn” and “ I promise  to keep any promise”. This was a challenging activity as in the first round the learners were not allowed to sign/talk but shuffle the statements into the categories until they were all happy with the outcome. The second round the learners were able to sign/talk and had to justify why they moved and why they thought statements belonged or didn’t belong in the specified category selected. Markus was quick to learn the signs for the 4 different categories. He was able to explain why he thought statements should be moved and why. When his group compared their results with another group they realised they had several statements that they all felt the same way about but there were a few which were quite different. He was able to listen/attend to their explanations and was accepting of people’s different opinions.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Markus is displaying an increasing level of participation  and was relating well with the other learners. He was contributing his ideas and showing he made connections with the other learners by showing respect for their different opinions. He was fully focused throughout the activity.

Next Learning Steps

use these skills in decision making situations during learning blocks, iBreaks and at  home. grow in confidence sharing his viewpoint knowing everyone’s ideas  are valuable when solving problems.

Markus's Creating a LH 1 Treaty-Narrative learning Story 11.03.15

Learner: Markus Pakii       Learning Coach:Margaret Patrick            Date:11.3.15

Learning Area:Social Sciences-Place and Environment

Learning Observed

The learners and LCs in LH 1 thought that if we had a treaty it would help everyone manage the way we interacted with others in our beautiful new learning habitat. One of the key values at OrmPS is showing respect. The learners explored the meaning of  “respect” in three  different ways. Respect for ourselves Respect for others Respect for our environment. Everyone agreed on the final selection of criteria and these were printed out and displayed on the wall of LH1. Markus is signing LH1’s treaty.He knows that he is making a promise to the other learners that he will try to make sure he is worthy of being a member of LH1 and that he can can show respect to others and manage himself in a way that makes him feel proud. This includes what happens at iBreak times. Last  week Markus made a few bad choices and his behaviour upset others. This treaty will be a reminder of his commitment.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Markus is making a commitment to this treaty by signing it. He is wanting to increase his  skills in  Managing Self and building connections with his other learners and LC’s.

Next Learning Steps

Focus during learning opportunities Improve managing his  time so he arrives at activities and learning blocks on time. Stop and think-Don’t follow the leader when you know what is happening is not right. Accept responsibility for his behaviour and know how it impacts on others.