Imran, Lim Hor, Richard: Rights and Responsibilities/ Citizenship

Learner: Imran, Lim Hor, Richard     Learning Coach:  N.Denuwara         Date: Term 4

Learning Area: Social Studies

Learning Observed, Key Competencies/ Vision Principles

Richard is participating in an iExperience session. This particular session focuses on learning about Rights, Responsibility and Citizenship. For this topic the learners are given the task of creating their own country. Today the first part of the task includes deciding on a name, emblem and motto for his country. To accomplish this task Richard has to use Key Competencies such as understanding language symbols and text. In order to create a name, emblem and motto for his country he has to show curiosity by researching how existing countries around the world got their names, emblems and mottos. By using the internet to research Richard shows that he is capable of using technology to execute a given task. Richard is also being collaborative because he is working in a group with two other learners. His group is brainstorming ideas together for what the name, emblem and motto of their country could be.

Evidence of learning

Brainstorm for country name, emblem and motto

Next Learning Steps

Decide with his group on one of the names, emblems and mottos they brainstormed to be their final choice. Publish the country’s name, emblem and motto on a good copy. Learn about the contents of a national anthem and write one for the country he created with his group.

Robot Wars iExperience

Learner: Richard                                                          Date: September 2015

Learning Area:        iExperience - Robot Wars               Learning Coach:    John Dyer

Learning Observed

Over a course of 6 sessions, Richard took part in a Science and Technology challenge. The aim was to design and make an electronic robot using a variety of materials including a button cell battery and a mobile phone buzzer. Richard collaborated with other learners as they decided that the ‘Ormibots’ (as they became affectionately known) would compete in categories of speed, strength and good looks! Richard worked with Shaun and Rohullah to create the most deadly moving weapon the world had ever seen! Initial challenges faced were finding ways to combine the motor and battery to good effect. Richard helped his group to problem solve and redraft plans in order to overcome difficulties and compete well in the Ormibot challenge.

Evidence of learning It may look harmless but it is rumoured that the Ormibot pictured is faster than a speeding bullet and stronger that cryptonite! Richard claims to be the brains behind the whole project!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles being demonstrated

Thinking - Making sense of information, experiences and ideas. Using language, symbols, and texts - Making sense of words, numbers and images. Managing self - knowing when to lead, when to follow and when to act independently. Relating to others - Interacting effectively in a range of contexts. Participating and contributing - Being actively involved in school and the community Curious Collaborative Connected Capable

Next Learning Steps

Richard needs to take time in the planning stage of his work and ensure he has clear direction with what he wants to achieve. He also needs to reflect further on his work in order to greater understand concepts in technology and across the curriculum.