It was quite challenging settling back into school after being at ICOT, there were so many questions and wonderings whizzing around in my head...it was scary but reaffirming at the same time. An opportunity I was lucky enough to experience!
This year I have been blessed with being able to 'keep' my 2012 Year 5's in my classroom - the Brainiacs, rather than mixing them up. They already know classroom routines, my expectations and groups are easier to set up for learning as I already 'know' half of my learners. The Year 6 students have stepped into the role of "Learning Buddy' making the transition into Year 5 much easier for my new Brainiac students. The perfect way to build a collaborative learning environment.
One of the ideas gleamed from ICOT has been The Line of Life (Karen Boyes). This has proved quite a talking point amongst teachers and students.We have looked at The Line of Life where we are courage students to live above the line.
Below the line: 'Blame, Excuse, Deny' - we can't learn from our mistakes when we do these three things. Below the line play for the victim team.
Above the line: 'Ownership, Accountable, Responsible' - above the line are the Learning Team.
It has become an easy question to ask...Where are you on the Line of Life? Responses are becoming more aware. It will be interesting to see how The Line of Life impacts on other areas of my students' lives.
Below the line: 'Blame, Excuse, Deny' - we can't learn from our mistakes when we do these three things. Below the line play for the victim team.
Above the line: 'Ownership, Accountable, Responsible' - above the line are the Learning Team.
It has become an easy question to ask...Where are you on the Line of Life? Responses are becoming more aware. It will be interesting to see how The Line of Life impacts on other areas of my students' lives.
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