Tania's Professional Learning Blog

Our focus at school as a whole staff was Student Agency and exploring how we can give our students the extra support in how they choose to learn. With UDL and exploring how it works might be the next step in our journey. Although this is based on research and results in the US, it is still applicable to learners all over the world. US Texthelp and CAST professional learning team has developed UDL guidelines and strategies to help all educators make learning more purposeful. At its core, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a mindset. It’s a set of beliefs and principles that guide educators in everything they do. Through UDL, educators can encourage success and improve outcomes by focusing on learner variability and creating customisable learning experiences. The UDL approach to teaching minimises barriers and maximises outcomes for all learners. It begins with the foundational understanding that every learner is highly variable. No learner is just one thing; we all have strengths a...

Learn Create Share Model Link : Please make a copy and share Learn Create Share Model link Learn create share is a teaching methodology that encourages students to actively engage in the learning process by creating and sharing their own projects and ideas.  It is a student-centered approach that emphasises hands-on learning, collaboration, and creativity. The idea behind this approach is that when students are given the freedom to explore topics that interest them and are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, they are more likely to be motivated and engaged in the process. The Learn create share model typically involves three main steps: Learn: In this step, students are introduced to a new concept or topic. They might watch a video, read a text, or listen to a lesson to gain a basic understanding of the topic. I have some key words to help the students out when starting their inquiry: I see, I think, I wonder, I explore, I investigate and I gather.   Create: I...

What can you do as a parent to make the transition easy and smooth for your child? Working with one of my New Entrants mums really closely and explaining to her how important the transition process is, made me realise that most parents in our socio-economic environment do not know about the transition plan we have in place for your child.  It's essential to remember that each child is unique, and their needs and accommodations may vary. It's always best to communicate with the child's parents or caregivers to identify their specific needs and work collaboratively to develop a plan to support their successful transition to primary school. To make a long story short, the mum came in one day and said her child is starting school in 2 months. We discussed what her options may be and she immediately understood the importance of visiting the school more than just once to make it easier on the little human.  Needless to say but after 6 visits , the gorgeous girl started school and...