Learner: Taivero Aleluia      Learning Coach: Margaret Patrick     Date:23.7.2015

Learning Area: iDevelop Collaborate                      Narrative Learning Story

Learning Observed

Taivero was a member of a group of 4 learners who were engaged in an activity where they had to reach consensus about placing statements about “promises” into categories under the title of agree, strongly agree, disagree and strongly disagree. An example of some of the promise statements were “ I promise to clean my teeth every night” or “I promise I will grow taller than my dad” or “I promise I will try had to learn” and “ I promise  to keep any promise”. This was a challenging activity as in the first round the learners were not allowed to sign/talk but shuffle the statements into the categories until they were all happy with the outcome. The second round the learners were able to sign/talk and had to justify why they moved and why they thought statements belonged or didn’t belong in the specified category selected. Taivero was quick to learn the signs for the 4 different categories.He was able to explain why he thought statements should be moved and why. He was particularly good at explaining why “promising to keep a secret”  belonged between agree and disagree and role played a scenario. He was really keen to see what other groups had decided on. When his group compared their results with another group they realised they had several statements that they all felt the same way about but there were a few which were quite different. He was able to listen/attend to their explanations and was accepting of people’s different opinions.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Taivero is displaying an increasing level of participation  and was relating well to the other learners. He was contributing his ideas and showing he made connections with the other learners by showing respect for their different opinions. He realised that it is ok to disagree sometimes.

Next Learning Steps

use these skills in decision making situations during learning blocks, iBreaks and at  home. grow in confidence sharing his viewpoint knowing everyone’s ideas  are valuable when solving problems.