Newsletter August 2009 #2
Tuesday, 18 August, 09
John Hattie’s book “Visible Learning” is a valuable resource to understand how learning takes place. The contributions the s tudent brings to his or her learning include:
Prior knowledge of learning; Expectations; Degree of openness to experiences; Emerging beliefs about the value and worth to them from investing in learning;
Engagement; Ability to build a sense of self from engagement in learning, and a reputation as a learner.
The student brings prior knowledge of learning to their classroom.....