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Chickens - iExperience Narrative Assessment

Learner:  Vicky      Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date:   14 October 2016

Learning Area:  iExperience

NZC Achievement Objective:  Science; Living World; Ecology  Recognise that living things are suited to their particular habitat.

Learning Observed

During iExperience Vicky has been learning about Chickens and their habitats. Vicky has been a keen participant in learning about the chickens.  She has learned about egg incubation, the care of baby chicks and the needs of chickens as they grow bigger. Shortly after the chicks hatched Vicky was able to touch the chick so she knew what they felt like and could describe the chickens accurately. During iDevelop Vicky furthered her curiosity by being able to describe the chicks to others.

Evidence of learning

Vicky was a little nervous about holding the chick, so she opted to pat it instead.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Vicky demonstrated that she was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that chickens have different needs. Curious - asking questions about the needs of chickens. Managing Self  - able to carefully touch a baby chick without scaring it.

Next Learning Steps

Keep sparking your curiosity about chickens by asking lots of questions. Look at the future needs of chickens and what we can do to ensure their comfort.

Team Building iExperience Narrative Assessment

Learner:  Vicky        Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date: 1 September 2016

Learning Area:  iExperience

NZC Achievement Objective:   Understand that people have different roles and responsibilities as part of their participation in groups.

Learning Observed

During iExperience this week Vicky has been involved in a series of team building activities as a mixed Habitat.  The purpose for these activities were to encourage learners to listen to others and share their ideas in order to complete a series of activities. In the first instance Vicky had to find her new group by only using animal sounds.  When she had found her group she formed a circle for her first challenge.  Vicky’s first challenge with her new group was to get creative and build something extraordinary using only a few cups, a roll of tape, 1 piece of paper and some pegs. The next day Vicky was part of the same group.  Their challenge was to move their whole group to the other side of the room by only stepping on paper.  The group had to discuss the best way to do this and then work together to achieve their goal. On the last day, Vicky’s group was given a ‘Leaning Tower of Pasta’ challenge where they had to build a tower as tall as they could using only strips of uncooked spaghetti and a ball of playdough.  By this day Vicky had begun communicating her ideas with others more easily. In addition to these activities Vicky was able to reflect at the end of each session and discuss with her group what went well and what she needed to improve on next time.

Evidence of learning

Here Vicky is helping to build a tower of cups.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Vicky demonstrated that she was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that he needed to communicate his ideas well. Collaborative - sharing her ideas and listening to others’ ideas. Thinking  - being reflective about the challenges.

Next Learning Steps

Continue communicating your thoughts and ideas to others. Ensure that everyone in your group has a role to play.

Narrative Assessment - iExperience - 30 Mar 2016