What are the dispositions of a strong MS ENGLISH student? by Abby Davey https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l Please add posts which summarise your understanding of a strong MS student. Consider skills, dispositions/ attitudes etc. Consider the Pedagogical Framework, ANC, SACE and IB in your reflections. You may include links, images, clips etc. en-us 2018-03-28 00:05:10 UTC 2023-02-19 04:48:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png Abby abby_davey https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/246722553 THINKING BEYOND. Having the ability to read between, and beyond the words on the page. Ability to INFER deeply. ]]> 2018-03-28 00:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/246722553 Jane jane_sawrey https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247085611 Skills:
- ability to think critically about techniques and their effect in varying texts
- effective collaborator
- creative thinker
- proficient communicator
- strong reader
- takes time and care with work
- uses ICT effectively
Dispositions:
- willingness to try new things and take risks
- appreciates that learning is a process and that grades do not define them (growth mindset)
- diligent 
- positive
- empathetic]]> 2018-03-28 21:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247085611 Middle School Thinkers monica_edwards https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247128689 Prepared to try something different, challenging with a positive attitude.
Inferential thinker - understanding of subject matter and style leads to deeper understanding of issues and ideas - analysis leads to synthesis.
Reading between the lines, many layers to different texts, ability to see them

]]> 2018-03-29 02:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247128689 annie_matsouliadis https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247129241 - open-mindedness
- enjoys reading
- willing to discuss their views and opinions
- think critically and deeply about texts and language
- hard working and effective organisation and time management skills



]]> 2018-03-29 02:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247129241 MS Students nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131223 - Proactive 
- Focus on learning and development, rather than the 'bottom line' or results.
-  Engaged in current affairs (local, national and international)
- Organised
- Independent 
- Problem solvers 

]]> 2018-03-29 03:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131223 Profile of a Middle School Student laura_betteridge https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131245 - Life long learners
- Resilient
-Lateral thinking]]> 2018-03-29 03:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131245 MS Dispositions ebonydohnal https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131262 - willingness to try new things (novels, text types etc)
- growth mindset
- looking at deeper ideas (critical thinking)]]> 2018-03-29 03:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131262 Kat katrinahuber1 https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131458 - Open minded
- Positive Attitude to Learning (Willingness)
- Organised]]> 2018-03-29 03:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131458 MS Dispositions ebonydohnal https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131506 - Focus on developing their skill set rather than focusing solely on grade
- develop resilience and getting out of comfort zone
- focussed on solving problems and developing divergent thinking

]]> 2018-03-29 03:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131506 annie_matsouliadis https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131533 - takes pride in their work (proof reading, clarity of writing)
- takes initiative
- challenges accepted ideas or statements
- focus on learning and skill development rather than grade
-ability to use the resources around them effectively

]]> 2018-03-29 03:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131533 MSS nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131548 - Collaborative
- Transparent communication skills

]]> 2018-03-29 03:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131548 Strength in a middle school learner... andrianna_psalios https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131556 Good understanding of grammar, and how it can effect expressions ]]> 2018-03-29 03:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131556 Kathy Keech kathy_keech https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131565 -willingness to discuss interesting points relating to new ideas.
Taking responsibility for the quality of their own work.
Desire to communicate at a high level in a range of forms.
-]]> 2018-03-29 03:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131565 MS DISPOSITIONS Lizabas https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131748 -Growth Mentality
- takes risks : ready to develop a new skill 
- venture beyond the 'safe.'
-resilient: view mistakes along the way as opportunities to develop
-persistance: willing to --develop their literacy skills and critical thinking


]]> 2018-03-29 03:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131748 Kat katrinahuber1 https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131788 - Takes responsibility for their own learning
- Proud of their learning achievements
- The ability to emotionally regulate when critiquing work / the long game, not the short game foresight]]> 2018-03-29 03:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131788 Middle school learner https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131805 Robert Kretschmer
- knowledge of different text types (e.g. recount etc)
- Understanding of various global issues
- Fluent oral and written skills
- Skills in analysing themes , structure and stylistic features of texts
- Creative writing skills
- Editing, referencing skills
- Independent learner/reader (not relying on scaffold)]]> 2018-03-29 03:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131805 Strength in a middle school learner andrianna_psalios https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131822 Curiosity and empathy ]]> 2018-03-29 03:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131822 MS Dispositions ebonydohnal https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131829 - moving from dependence on teacher to independent learner

- taking on feedback - not personal attack and looking at it as growth opportunity

]]> 2018-03-29 03:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131829 nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131862 Ability to seek feedback but respond to feedback objectively]]> 2018-03-29 03:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131862 nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131942 Ability to write for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Willingness to draft]]> 2018-03-29 03:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247131942 Cross-Curricula nigel_horsfall https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132024 Being able to understand/create links between different curriculum areas (probably as context to English) to deepen understanding. Eg The novel Wyrd is supported by history topic of middle ages. It also helps students understand parallel plots, multiple starts, strong female leads and other important English stuff ]]> 2018-03-29 03:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132024 nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132027 Taking responsibility and being accountable for their choices and actions]]> 2018-03-29 03:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132027 MS Dispositions ebonydohnal https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132031 - developing ability to truly collaborate and communicate with each other V just writing on the same document]]> 2018-03-29 03:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132031 annie_matsouliadis https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132038 - Unafraid or willing to engage with challenges and unfamiliar texts 
- in creative tasks, demonstrate creativity and originality in thought

]]> 2018-03-29 03:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132038 Perhaps we could define what is meant by strong julianneparsons1_1 https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132045 2018-03-29 03:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132045 Kat katrinahuber1 https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132183 - Embraces stepping out of the comfort zone/okay to 'fail'/take the risk
- Effective communication 
- Independent]]> 2018-03-29 03:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132183 andrianna_psalios https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132344 Having fun with their learning. Putting their own mark on it]]> 2018-03-29 03:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132344 Kat katrinahuber1 https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132424 - The ability to 'read between the lines'
- Placing value in their learning process not grade

]]> 2018-03-29 03:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132424 MS Traits laura_betteridge https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132441 Risk Takers]]> 2018-03-29 03:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132441 Oral Presentations nigel_horsfall https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132506 Students in senior school (and beyond) need to be able to present strong, professional looking and sounding oral presentations. This needs to be thoroughly prepped in the middle school.]]> 2018-03-29 03:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132506 annie_matsouliadis https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132546 Ability to learn through a variety of platforms (verbal, auditory, written, visual)]]> 2018-03-29 03:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132546 MS Traits laura_betteridge https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132587 Ability to work independently under their own initiative]]> 2018-03-29 03:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132587 nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132605 Value the process of learning]]> 2018-03-29 03:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132605 nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132649 Asks questions]]> 2018-03-29 03:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132649 An awareness that all cultures are not the same. nigel_horsfall https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132757 2018-03-29 03:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132757 Global Perspective abby_davey https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132856 Students need to understand the complexity of the world. 

They need to show passion and care and activism. ]]> 2018-03-29 03:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132856 nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132871 Ability to take risks and try new things- think differently, interpret, infer]]> 2018-03-29 03:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132871 Cooperation Lizabas https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132973 -students prepared to bring positive attitude and view class- time as a potential and valuable opportunity to learn.
- distractions put aside prepared to collaborate  with teacher.
-willing to devote time and effort to develop the quality of their work.]]> 2018-03-29 03:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132973 MS Dispositions ebonydohnal https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132980 - Look at challenge and 'failure' as a growth opportunity rather than something that is the end of the world

]]> 2018-03-29 03:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132980 Group work that is self guided in things like allocating roles and tasks. nigel_horsfall https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132991 2018-03-29 03:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247132991 MS Traits laura_betteridge https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133026 GLOBAL CITIZENS - Citizens of the WORLD]]> 2018-03-29 03:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133026 MS Student ebonydohnal https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133115 - learn about their place in the world
- develop empathy both locally and globally in their community/ies

]]> 2018-03-29 03:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133115 nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133295 Has passion and enthusiasm (preferably for something in English) but having passion about SOMETHING. ]]> 2018-03-29 03:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133295 annie_matsouliadis https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133312 Other people have said it already but INDEPENDENCE!]]> 2018-03-29 03:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133312 MS Dispositions ebonydohnal https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133322 -Values the learning process
- Develops their skills in relation to their own passions and interests ]]> 2018-03-29 03:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133322 annie_matsouliadis https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133393 Loving language and words <3 ]]> 2018-03-29 03:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133393 nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133442 Acceptance of the 'grey' in the world. Not all things are definitive. There is not always a 'right' answer.]]> 2018-03-29 03:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133442 Independent Learners Lizabas https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133524 - students are self actualised learners]]> 2018-03-29 03:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133524 nicole_lake https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133566 Being comfortable in being uncomfortable]]> 2018-03-29 03:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133566 Reflect on their Values Lizabas https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133647 - think with WISDOM]]> 2018-03-29 03:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133647 Robert Kretschmer https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133794 - independent reader/thinker]]> 2018-03-29 03:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133794 Kat katrinahuber1 https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133799 - Not only shows a passion for the world around them, but connects with their immediate world, locally & nationally.]]> 2018-03-29 03:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133799 andrianna_psalios https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133869 Don't take everything you read at face value. Delve into it a little ]]> 2018-03-29 03:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133869 Have an opinion. Any opinion . Stop sitting on the fence andrianna_psalios https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133900 2018-03-29 03:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133900 Building a love of reading: read lots, read often, read varieties of texts, read challenging texts nigel_horsfall https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133953 2018-03-29 03:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247133953 MS Dispositions ebonydohnal https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134087 Develops a love and appreciation 
of reading/film/drama ]]> 2018-03-29 03:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134087 Building confidence in class discussion - opinions are valued (except those that aren't...) nigel_horsfall https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134212 2018-03-29 03:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134212 Challenge the Status Quo! Be Post Modern! Lizabas https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134272 -part of critical awareness that authors and text reflect cetain attitudes and social conditions that can be challenged.]]> 2018-03-29 03:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134272 SUMMARY abby_davey https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134382 INDEPENDENT
CRITICAL THINKERS
PASSION
PRIDE
INITIATIVE
GLOBAL
EMPATHY
PERSISTENT
RESILIENT
LOVE/ PASSION FOR READING
ENGAGED
PRODUCTIVE FAILURE
RISK TAKERS
COMMUNICATORS
COLLABORATORS
CREATIVE
ARTICULATE (WILLINGNESS)
ACTIVE
OPINIONATED 
PROACTIVE
OPEN MINDED
INTRINSIC PURPOSE 
PARTNERSHIP
FACILITATOR
UNISON WITH TEACHERS (?)]]> 2018-03-29 03:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134382 ebonydohnal https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134424 2018-03-29 03:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134424 ebonydohnal https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134816 2018-03-29 03:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/247134816 https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/686252969 2020-08-19 00:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/686252969 https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/686252998 2020-08-19 00:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/abby_davey/nj12w6wwe89l/wish/686252998