Personalisation AAIA Conference 14 September 2006 Dirk Gilleard Deputy Chief Executive

The industrial model Provision ‘Fordian’ approach, factory model Differentiation for minority Remediation Catch-up Knowledge> understanding> skill> PSD Learner Fits or doesn’t fit Makes a small number of big decisions Succeeds or fails

The post-industrial model Learner Has dialogue with the school/learning centre Reviews progress and plans Makes many choices Succeeds against the five outcomes Provision Business, community and clinic models Rich, extended provision PSD> Skill> understanding> knowledge

What kind of person are we trying to nurture? …

Learning An exploration

Remember a time when you learned a lot, learned it quickly and learned it well….. 1.How did you feel at the start? 2.How did you feel at the end? 3.What helped make the process so effective?

Fear of the failure Spirit of adventure Self esteem Self confidence Self image: As a climber Joy and Exhilaration Achievement and learning

The Kolb Cycle Experience Synthesis / understanding Testing Reflection Focus Goals

The Kolb Cycle Experience Synthesis / understanding Testing Reflection Focus Goals

A vision for learning Personal and Social Growth As an Effective Person As a Creator As a Learner Feeling of valueFeeling bright and able Feeling powerfulFeeling generous As a Nurturer

Types of Learning Learning which helps me understand the world Learning which helps me understand myself and others Learning which helps me impact on the world and people around me Learning which helps me change me

QCA – Learning and thinking skills Team workers Self-managers Independent enquirers Reflective learners Creative thinkers Effective participators

Learners, their role in their learning… Clear about achievements to date Self-assessing/evaluating Clear about strengths and areas for development Goal setting Dialogue with the school… teachers, mentors, coaches Connecting to other learners

Learning trajectory What have I achieved? Successes Where am I now? Strengths, progress and areas for development Where am I going? Aspirations, goals and targets Support for self assessment and goal setting Learning programmes and experiences The Key Advocate Targeted Support

Learner Key Advocate Learning experiences Lead Professional Additional learning support CAF ILP Universal Targeting