Following my last few posts, I keep saying that I will be sharing some of my ideas and discoveries online. I haven't actually done this yet; how rubbish am I?!
As promised, I am now sharing some files that I have prepared (they're not particularly fancy, but then you can jazz things up as you see fit!).
KWL Grids
I haven't had the chance to use this yet, but after reading my new book (see my last post), I came across this idea for the umpteenth time and decided to create my own KWL Grids. They look a bit like this:  |
| KWL Grid |
This tool would be useful at the start of a topic or unit of work, and can be revisited throughout the block of lessons. When you begin a topic, ask the children to fill out the first two columns (What they already know about a topic -'K' and what they would like to know - 'W'). This helps to inform your planning, allowing you to address any existing misconceptions and gaps in knowledge and to initially assess the class' understanding.
Depending on the length of the topic being taught, you may want to revisit this table and ask children to add in any knowledge they have acquired (in the 'L' column) and to add any further questions they may have (in the 'W' column). I would do this in a different colour, so as to show progression! At the end of the topic, ask children to update the table. This activity will allow you to assess children's progression throughout a topic and will allow children to feel that they are in control of tracking their own progression too (fantastic for the older children, although this would work with lower KS2 children too!)
Learning Boards
These are brilliant! That is, I spent a considerable amount of time creating them and I'm really rather proud of them! Like the KWL grids, they can be used in a variety of ways.
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| Learning Board |
One way is over a series of lessons on a particular concept, or alongside a topic. The main idea is that as children acquire more knowledge, they can document it on their learning board. These can then be used as a reference later on, or used as part of a display to showcase what children have learned about a topic. To be honest, these can be used in all sorts of ways - just be creative!
I'm due to visit my new school again very soon in order to start going through my induction and getting to grips with the way things are done. I honestly can't wait, I'm so excited!
Will try to update a little more regularly (promise!)
Nx :)
I'm due to visit my new school again very soon in order to start going through my induction and getting to grips with the way things are done. I honestly can't wait, I'm so excited!
Will try to update a little more regularly (promise!)
Nx :)
