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·      Learning is about making connections between different forms of knowledge

·      The content (what we want students to know), the context (the environment that support student learning) and teaching practices ( the practices  that the teacher is implementing  in her/ his teaching to support students’ learning ) are equally important factors of students’ success.

The content:

·      Learning occurs when new knowledge connects meaningfully with students’ personal narratives through which they make sense of life.

·      Learning occurs when teaching is focusing on students’ thinking rather than providing information

·      Students transfer knowledge and apply what has been learnt in new situations when they are able to organize information in a conceptual framework

·      Students become active learners when the content is meaningful and their knowledge is connected and organized around important concepts

The context:

·      Learning comes through the interdependence of teacher and children

·      Students are learning when they are in an environment where they feel safe to share their formative thoughts. To do so, the environment should be inclusive and respectful to every student identity.

·      Learning is supported when the environment promotes the social nature of learning. Students are learning faster and gain deeper understanding through collaboration and interaction with others.

The practice:

·      Reflective teaching leads to assessment for knowledge and personalized learning

·      Scaffolding technics in teaching supports students to develop their understanding, expand their thinking skills and learn how to learn

·      Teachers who model their own thinking support students to develop effective strategies on how to use their minds and acquire knowledge.

2. The PYP program and the Reggio philosophy are following the social cognition approach to learning and are align with these learning principles.

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QQ Innova is building the next generation of school

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QQ Innova is building the next generation of school

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*A Chinese private IB school with our special curriculum

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* students are engaged in learning and being confidence in a comfortable environment
(school culture/atmosphere?)
* encourage parents to be a part of students learning journey (parents is an important role on education)
* responsible teachers
* enough teaching resources

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What does "Innova is building the next generation of school"

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What does "Innova is building the next generation of school"

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1.In China context, Innova plays an active and one of the leading roles as education practitioner to support the Chinese Education Reform in building learner-centred, inquiry based schools and developing students with 21century skills with global awareness...
2.  High tech would also be a key area which Innova promotes to extend and enrich our approaches to learning and our understanding of learning;

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1.  learning needs to be authentic, relevant and purposeful for both parents and children;
2. A shared understanding of  what constructs authentic learning across the community and help the parents what and how to support the students' learning at home;
3.  Cultivating problem solvers and thinker  with growth mindset;
4. Sticking to  academic rigour aligned with our GS;
5. Being open-minded and embracing all new and innovative ideas and getting rid of fixed mindset;
6.Success=Capability+Resilient+ Effort (The Importance of Failing Well, Lance King)

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Co-explore
Co-explore learning experience with the students.
Connections
Help children make connections between home and school and the community.
Follow the children's Pace
Children learn and develop develop at a pace that is right for every individual children.

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Rich purposeful learning happens when...
1. We treat people with respect; presume positive intentions with an open frame of mind.
2. Origins constructs a 'Culture of Achievement' in school environments where students 'wonder, explore, connect and create' to become active participants in their community and the world.
3. We create a culture of collaboration through open, safe discussion and a non-judgmental approach.
4. We encourage and inspire creativity and innovation through learning by making.
5. The curriculum is one that follows the child. It begins with the children: what they are interested in, what excites them, what they are capable of, and how they learn.
6. We model life-long learning. eg "Great creative people are not accidents, but they are deliberatively cultivated and supported" (Yong Zhao p152, World Class Learners)
7. Student differentiation, exploring and discovering strengths, passions and talents is paramount.
8. We cultivate thinkers.

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What does "Innova is building the next Generation of schools." mean to you?

*Schools in which ALL students (Chinese locals) can participate in learning in a rigorous inquiry-based environment.
*Schools in which students and their families are part of a rich global learning environment.
*Problem-based, Project-based, approach in
well-resourced places and spaces. Opportunities to excel at own pace.
*Mutual respect, understanding, encouragement.
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1. What learning principles were in play when you think about the times that optimum learning has occurred?

*Collaboration (all combinations of teacher and student) was evident, embraced and successful. Provided richly integrated learning that allowed for differentiation on a variety of levels.
*Coteaching in the classroom helped support rigour and language acquisition. Provided a supportive environment to all students to achieve their potential. Allowed for formative assessments and conferring in a natural and stress-free way.

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Learning happens when students…

1. See purpose, value, and real-world relevance in what they are learning

2. Connect and apply learning to “big concepts” and transferable skills

3. Are invested in their own learning and have ownership of processes and outcomes

4.  Are challenged to ask questions and investigate

5. Feel a sense of community in a safe, collaborative, and engaging learning environment that varies

6. Build upon prior knowledge to integrate learning.

7.  Know what is expected through clear guidance and modeling

8. Have access to varied forms of knowledge, information, and tools

9. Receive regular self, peer, and teacher feedback in order to practice, retry, revise, and reflect.

10. Think critically and creatively to explore and inquire

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Some other questions to consider in this process....What does "Innova is building the next Generation of schools." mean to you?

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Some other questions to consider in this process....What does "Innova is building the next Generation of schools." mean to you?

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- high tech schools preparing students for the machine age (virtual reality, robotics, 21st century skills, acrobatics, and a future in digital comedy)

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What is already stated in the INNOVA booklet and within ORIGINS documentation:

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What is already stated in the INNOVA booklet and within ORIGINS documentation:

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As we grow individually, each Origins community member is inspired to wonder, challenged to explore, supported to create and empowered to connect.

We are a high quality international Ed K -12 focussed on future education with an emphasis on languages, technology, the creative arts, health, physical development and community service

We cultivate passionate problem finders and problem solvers by providing supportive and collaborative learning environments where ideas can be put into practice.

Students will engage in finding solutions to real world problems faced in the community and the natural environment to support the development of leadership skills and innovation skills while developing sustainable social enterprise.

We are a learning community that focusses on promoting learning, creating and sharing. This encompasses a strong sense of contribution, personally, locally and globally.

We are committed to ensuring we support and nurture  truly committed and supportive community

Learning focuses on meaningful inquiry, application of knowledge, understanding of local and global issues, connecting and collaborating with others and creating new solutions and new possibilities.

We believe in the holistic and balanced development of each student by providing opportunities for learning beyond the classroom and into both the community and outdoors.

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*Learning occurs when children feel valued and believed in.
*Children learn best when they are authentically and meaningfully engaged
*Creation and innovation occur when children feel empowered
*Play based learning/inquiry offer a wide amount of learning opportunities to support global growth in all children.
*Making connections supports children learn from the place they are at to the  place of the curriculum.
*Teaching children to be good people, good collaborators, risk takers and to consider others in a community is as important as teaching cre skills.
*Connectedness is crucial to success for students, parents and teachers. Connectedness with the environment the community and globally
*Authentic and purposeful accountability is crucial.
*Relationships are the center of all learning and
*Recognising the individual and their wholistic needs is the starting point.
*Building the child's sense of self, needs to be nurtured before learning can occur.
*Creativity is connected to engagement.

2.) SCHOOls/educators I am inspired by:
Preshil - http://www.preshil.vic.edu.au/2016/05/learning-and-playing-are-inseparable-in-early-childhood/
ISHMC - http://www.ishcmc.com/ib-curriculum/ibpyp-primary-school.html
ALtSchool(USA)https://www.altschool.com/education#our-approach
Seth Godin: Stop stealing dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXpbONjV1Jc
http://www.sethgodin.com/sg/docs/stopstealingdreamsscreen.pdf

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Because our FABULOUS team is still spread around the world we need to work collaboratively and share our ideas online. This Padlet is about our own individual beliefs and values about how children learn best.  Please complete your own box in response to following statement by Wednesday 21st September

Having watched the slide show and established the foundations of our project please think about the following and answer in the 2 parts in your own time frame in preparation for our meet up on Thursday the 22nd September at 1 pm BJ T :
1. What learning principles were in play when you think about the times that optimum learning has occurred?
2.Please can you share schools/ programmes that represent these principles