Learning @ LoretoYear 9

Mrs Denise HillierDean of Learning Year 7 – 9

Email: learning@loretonh.nsw.edu.au

Year 9 students are enjoying their elective subjects. Very few students changed their choice in the first few weeks, evidence of the wisdom of their subject selection.

During Year 9 teachers are developing our students’ skills in the following areas: Collaboration Critical Thinking Evaluation of Web Resources Advanced Search Techniques Evaluating Solutions Experimental Inquiry Analysing perspectives Beginning to use in-text references Constructing an Argument

Learning Skill Development in Year 9

‘Smart Work at Loreto’

• Time Management• Subject-based Learning • Effective Learning in Lesson Time• Exam Preparation• Improving Memory• Assignments• Working with Others• Motivation

During Year Meeting Time on Wednesdays, students will be taken through a learning program to give them strategies for

Tasks on her planner should be specific and detailed

Set reminders using Outlook to keep to schedule

Limit Facebook activity

Skype can help students work something out together

Outlook Calendar can be used to get organised

Depends on the student As little as possible – encourage independence Don’t do it for her, but do make suggestions of things

she could do for herself Encourage her to read the marking guideline Suggest that she considers feedback from the teacher Discuss what’s happening in the world from different

viewpoints Show her you are curious and are still learning Let her have small failures sometimes – real learning

opportunities – but be around to pick up the pieces

How much help should a parent/boarding supervisor give a student in Year 9?

Collaboration is a powerful learning tool

Students are encouraged to use Conversations to form learning goals and devise strategies to reach their potential.

The Tutor can suggest study ideas and act as a ‘coach’ to motivate and encourage.

A Parent with concerns about learning should email learning@loretonh.nsw.edu.au and the enquiry will be directed to the appropriate staff member, who will respond as soon as possible.

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