1. THE LEARNING

2. The problem with learning
• We want students to THINK
• Thinking is HARD
• In order to perform complex tasks we use
memory
• Students need to learn and practice how to
think
So…

3. THE LEARNING LOOP
observing
learning
feedback independence
success
& failure team work
Growth
Mindsets
PLTS self
assessment reflection

4. THE LEARNING LOOP

5. PLTS Self assessment

6. Growth mindsets
• embrace challenges
• persist in the face of
setbacks
• see effort as the path to
mastery
• learn from criticism
• find lessons & inspiration in
the success of others

7. TEAMWORK
• Critical Skills
• Belbin team roles test
• Leadership

8. INDEPENDENCE
• Freedom to fail
• No rules!
• Problem solving
• Walking off the
escalator
• Teacher in role
• “Pay” for questions

9. Observing Learning
• Skills and dispositions
• What does good look
like, sound line, what
do you have to be like
to achieve it
• Avoid interpretation
• Student observers
(learning spies)

10. FEEDBACK
• Formative assessment
• Quality learning
conversations
• Having/making the time
• Non judgmental – allow
students to interpret
their own behaviour
• Students feedback to
each other

11. SUCCESS & FAILURE
• Pitching
• Winning & losing
• What does it feel like?
• Process over product
• How do others view
me?
• What’s the point of
learning?

12. REFLECTION
• Thinking time
• Revisiting PLTS self
assessment
• Reviewing progress
• Describing how skills
have been used
• Setting targets for
next challenge

13. PCSA scheme of learning
1. Introduction
2. Impossible challenge (murder mystery)
3. Advertising challenge
4. Aeroplane challenge
5. Music promotion challenge
6. Ultimate challenge (presenting to year group)

14. Further reading
learningspy.edublogs.org