1. Welcome

2. Philippians: “Let each of you look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” How can we contribute to a more fair and just world?

3. Framework for the evening

4. Our School Vision

5. Beliefs about Learning & Teaching Joanna

6. Statement of Learning Intent This can be viewed in full on the 3/4 Learning Community Blog

7. Joanna

9.  The progressive development of knowledge about thinking and the practice of using thinking strategies can increase students’ motivation for, and management of, their own learning  They become more confident and autonomous problem-solvers and thinkers Learning to Learn

10. A Personal Approach to Learning Tracy/Anne

12. COLLABORATIVE LITERACY LEARNING reading, writing, and phonics/word study teaching for comprehending strategies features of nonfiction and fiction texts sounds, letters, and words in activities designed to help students notice the details of written language and learn how words "work” strategies for expanding vocabulary fluent and phrased reading writing about reading for the purpose of communicating and learning how to express ideas for a particular purpose and audience using a variety of writing strategies

13. In the 3/4 Learning Community we are offering collaborative learning groups in Mathematics. These small collaborative learning groups aim to extend individual student’s understandings specifically from their individual point of need. During collaborative learning sessions students will be working on a range of skills from basic number comprehension to problem solving and critical thinking. COLLABORATIVE MATHEMATICS

14. Learning Pyramid

15. Teacher’s Role Setting the scene Scaffolding the learning Prompting, probing, pushing the thinking, giving and receiving feedback Expert teachers engage students in learning and develop in their students’ self- regulation, involvement in mastery learning, enhanced self-efficacy, and self- esteem as learners. (Hattie 2003, p.9).

16. Explicit teaching – in a range of situations

17. Student-centric classrooms The modern day classroom is centred on students. Teachers take the role of facilitators

18. IMG_0295.JPG Work with students to give and receive feedback

19. Provide opportunities for students to share their learning and to speak with confidence.

20. Home Learning Meaningful family engagement is valued: shared reading experiences ‘real life’ situations Homework policy is under review Reading is a priority Use personal BLOG as a learning tool

21. Student Led interviews Wednesday night each fortnight Aim for 1 per semester Children share their learning and discuss their goals Allows an open, honest discussion between student, teacher and parents

22. Thankyou Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have about our teaching and learning Enjoy a wander through our learning spaces and help yourself to some delicious food made by our Year 3/4 students