Y11 Improving Holland Park Mr Rob Clarke Independent Learning Co-ordinator

..to future options in your life… Y11 is like a doorway …

…if you can develop your understanding of Learning Improving then you can IMPROVE your learning how you learn …

understanding our learning … Learning Improving + Learning Styles = Richer Learning & more Powerful Learners opportunities just for Y11 Multiple Intelligences Learning about learning The Brain Stress

Brain quiz… Learning Improving 1. Is a big brain better than a small brain? Yes- human brains are bigger than most other mammals, studies have shown that famous people who were especially brilliant (e.g. Einstein) had heavier brains than the norm. 2. Can you grow your brain? Yes- your 100 billion active nerve cells (neurons) can grow up to branches on each and every one! New learning means new connections between them!

Learning Improving How the brain works… …learning Neocortex Limbic Reptilian …emotions …instinct

Neocortex- learning Limbic- emotions Reptilian- instinct What does stress do to learning?

Learning Improving Opportunities 4U…

Learning Improving Y11 Learning Clubs… What is it? 4 workshops: 1.Goal setting 2.Revision skills 3.Planning 4.Evaluation (later in year) 4-5pm for 3 weeks running Skills for lifelong learning Your own booklet Record of Achievement Certificate of Learning- CV Snack + refreshment Recommendation- CV What’s in it 4U? “Another support to help you be successful this year…”

Learning Improving Opportunities 4U… get the most out of your study time? develop some important life long skills? learn about how you best learn Why not…