Showing posts with label iExperience. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iExperience. Show all posts

Thursday, 18 May 2017

iExperience


Learners: Edward   Habitat: LH1      Learning Coach: R. Moopanar      Date: 19.05.17
Learning Area: iExperience - Art  Key Competency: Participating and Contributing
Learning Observed
This term our focus is on how we can be connected citizens. In order to launch this the learners participated in a connected road safety activity where they collaboratively explored and brainstormed ideas about Road safety. The lasting understanding from this iExperience was that we can be connected in a variety of ways and display these connections by predicting and processing what could happen if we don’t follow instructions on road safety from the checklist. It was great to see the learners supporting each other in being curious and deciding what how to colour in and to hear them describe their posters as an example of how we can recall and connect with others.  All of the learners displayed their capabilities by working independently on their own poster and designs. The posters can be seen displayed in the learner’s  iExperience books.
Evidence of learning
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Next Learning Steps
  • Present learning, seek feedback and make appropriate changes
  • Share your learning with your family

Friday, 18 November 2016

Zoo Trip - iExperience Narrative Assessment - 18 November 2016


Learner:  Edward      Learning Coach: Megan Croll - LH2       Date: 18 November 2016
Learning Area: Zoo Trip
Learning Observed & Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Today Edward joined LH2 and LH4 learners to travel by bus to the Auckland Zoo.   This trip was organised as part of our learning about animals - how we can help them and how they can help us.  

The learners were greeted by some zookeepers when we arrived at the zoo.  We had morning tea and then, with a zoo map in hand, began our journey around the zoo.   The map was used frequently to help guide us around the zoo and many learners used their map reading skills to identify where we were and where we should go next (Using Language, Symbols and Text).

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After visiting the tortoises and reptiles, we met up with John from Auckland Zoo.   John took us into the Discovery and Learning centre where Edward found out what the zoo does to look after the three Sumatran tigers that they have.  John had a large black plastic container and Edward learned that the tiger would be able to smell his scent if he touched it (Connected).

John then took us to the Vet Centre Viewing Gallery.   Edward learned that sometimes visitors can watch an operation take place, but today the windows were covered with curtains.  Here we learned how humans can make life very difficult for some animals.   Our plastic bags can be very dangerous to sea animals if they are swallowed.   
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After lunch, it was time for more exploring (Curious).  Edward enjoyed walking through the Meerkat tunnels, watching the playful orangutans and observing how gracefully the giraffes walk.  Our day at the zoo went very quickly and there wasn’t even enough time to play on the playground!   I’m sure that Edward would love to come back again with his family to share his learning with them.
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Next Learning Steps
Edward has learned about what Auckland Zoo do to look after the many animals that they have.  Some are even endangered.  His next step could be to research an endangered animal to find out why it is endangered and what people are doing to help keep its species alive.