Shawlands Academy Learning Wall

We chose the wall outside the Upper Office so that it was accessible to pupils, parents, visitors and staff.

Both pupils and staff were involved in the project

The first ‘bricks’ go up!

A questionnaire was sent out to all departments within the school to find out: 1.Curriculum Content from S1 to Higher 2.Assessment is for Learning Techniques being used at each level 3.Thinking Skills activities being incorporated into the classroom The ‘Bricks’ were then designed and colour-coded to show this information.

Curriculum Content Assessment is for Learning Thinking Skills Map Skills Four Figure Grid Reference Six Figure Grid References Using O.S Maps Brainstorming Diagnostic Questioning Extended Reading Open Questions Plenary Sharing Criteria Two Stars and a Wish Fair Questioning Mind Maps Starter Quiz Think Time Think, Pair, Share Comment Only Marking Oral Feedback Success Criteria Next Steps Summative Assessment Evaluation Peer Assessment Classification Mind Movies Most Likely To Paired Crosswords Games Quizzes Settlement What are Settlements? How a Settlement is chosen Services in Settlements River Clyde Explain the benefits and problems rivers can cause Identify river features on O.S maps Describe land use changes City Changes Land Uses along the Clyde Changing Land Uses Cyclones Where cyclones are found How Cyclones Develop Weather and Effects Protection from Cyclones

The Final Product