The learning loop

THE LEARNING

The problem with learning

• We want students to THINK• Thinking is HARD• In order to perform complex tasks we use

memory• Students need to learn and practice how to

think

So…

THE LEARNING LOOP

PLTS self assessment

Growth Mindsets

team work

independence

observing learning

feedback

success & failure

reflection

THE LEARNING LOOP

PLTS Self assessment

Growth mindsets

• embrace challenges• persist in the face of

setbacks• see effort as the path to

mastery• learn from criticism• find lessons & inspiration

in the success of others

TEAMWORK

• Critical Skills• Belbin team roles test• Leadership

INDEPENDENCE

• Freedom to fail• No rules!• Problem solving• Walking off the

escalator• Teacher in role• “Pay” for questions

Observing Learning

• Skills and dispositions • What does good look

like, sound line, what do you have to be like to achieve it

• Avoid interpretation• Student observers

(learning spies)

FEEDBACK

• Formative assessment• Quality learning

conversations• Having/making the time• Non judgmental – allow

students to interpret their own behaviour

• Students feedback to each other

SUCCESS & FAILURE

• Pitching• Winning & losing• What does it feel like?• Process over product• How do others view

me?• What’s the point of

learning?

REFLECTION

• Thinking time• Revisiting PLTS self

assessment• Reviewing progress• Describing how skills

have been used• Setting targets for

next challenge

PCSA scheme of learning

1. Introduction2. Impossible challenge (murder mystery)3. Advertising challenge4. Aeroplane challenge5. Music promotion challenge6. Ultimate challenge (presenting to year group)

Further reading

learningspy.edublogs.org