InnovativeLearning EnvironmentsMosman Public School 2019

Mosman Public School - ILE

∗ School Plan 2018-2020– linked to strategic directions∗ Professional learning (PL)∗ Evidence, research and external observations in DoE schools∗ Pedagogy and facilitation at MPS∗ Learning dispositions∗ Concept spaces∗ 8 modes of learning

School Plan 2018-2020

Initial Professional Learning

∗ Professional learning executive staff - Greg Liddell∗ Professional learning entire staff - Futures Unit∗ Core Teaching and Learning Team (CTL team) -

departmental policy documentation, research, external visits

Evidence and research

Education is different today

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Learning dispositions

∗ The term 'learning dispositions', sometimes called 'habits of mind' or 'dispositions to learning', refer to the way in which learners engage in and relate to the learning process. Learning dispositions affect how students approach learning and therefore the outcomes of their learning.

∗ Different research identifies different dispositions but there is consensus about the importance of the learning dispositions furthering skills, engagement and deep understanding.

∗ Development of these dispositions is fundamental for students to develop an awareness of the way they learn and establish future-focused attitudes to learning, critical if they are to be able to become lifelong learners.

∗ Some commonly identified learning dispositions that are particularly relevant when thinking about future-focused practices, include: persistence, flexibility, motivation, metacognition, problem solving

8 Modes of Learning

DiscussionA place to talk about and share my ideas

Learners and teachers:• explore ideas• share and develop opinions• listen to stories and oral

presentations• discuss issues• discuss textsSpatial elements:• Jenga• Ottomans and other soft

seating options• Stools• Beanbags• Stable tables• Cloud table or plectrum table• Floor space

.© NSW Department of Education

Futures Learning | Learning Modes

DemonstrationA place to present my learning

Learners:• display• exchange• perform• explain• DemonstrateSpatial elements may include:• Tiered seating• Open floor space• Tables and chairs• Beanbags• Ottomans• Stable tables

© NSW Department of Education Futures Learning | Learning Modes

Explicit instructionA place to learn from experts

Learners and teachers:• demonstrate• model• communicate ideas• teach explicitly• engage in virtual experiencesSpatial elements may include:• Stools • Ottomans• Beanbags• Stable tables• Triangle tables and plectrum

tables• Floor space

© NSW Department of Education Futures Learning | Learning Modes

Experiential LearningA place to learn through making, exploring and investigating

Learners and teachers engage in:• hands on interaction• generating ideas• exploration• experimentation• evaluation• prototyping• building and constructingSpatial elements may include:• Cloud tables• Stools• Art tables• Tables and chairs• Floorspace

© NSW Department of Education Futures Learning | Learning Modes

Independent LearningA place to learn by myself

Learners and teachers:• personally reflect• enquire• research• consolidate learning• practise and rehearsal• project developmentSpatial elements may include:• Beanbags• Ottomans• Tables and chairs• Standing tables• Tiered seating• Open floor spaces

© NSW Department of Education Futures Learning | Learning Modes

CollaborationA place to learn with others

Learners and teachers:• engage in structured

collaborative activities• collaborate spontaneously

at point of need• engage in games• develop group projectsSpatial elements may include:• Cloud and plectrum tables• Writeable surfaces• Tall stools• Beanbags and ottomans• Floor space• High benches

.© NSW Department of Education

Futures Learning | Learning Modes

Guided LearningA place to learn with a teacher

Learners and teachers:• plan• discuss• make decisions• collaborate in a quiet

focused environment• meet virtually• differentiate learningSpatial elements may include:• Cloud tables• Stools• Floor space• Triangle and plectrum tables

© NSW Department of Education Futures Learning | Learning Modes

Feedback and ReflectionA place to learn about my learning

Learners and teachers:• plan• discuss• make decisions• collaborate in a quiet

focused environment• meet virtuallySpatial elements may include:• Beanbags and ottomans• Tables and chairs• Stools• Window lookouts

© NSW Department of Education Futures Learning | Learning Modes

Moving Forward

∗ Staff Development Day 2020 – whole school focus∗ External visits – continue to connect with schools

who have a similar focus∗ Budget allocation – linked to our school plan∗ Ongoing professional learning / professional readings

– whole school focus

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