Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg
As one of the mandatory Principles of Progression, increasing learner effectiveness is critical to unlocking the potential of the Curriculum for Wales; it plays a central role in the 14 to 16 learning guidance. When we teach young people how to learn more effectively, we can unleash their ability to learn, progress and achieve their full potential.
With thanks to the staff at Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy, Ysgol Caer Elen and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd who gave their time and commitment to allow us to develop these case studies and share their valued experience of embedding learner effectiveness.
Take a look at how these three secondary schools across Wales are developing a whole school approach to embedding learner effectiveness in their schools:
The schools talk about:
- their vision, why they chose the learner effectiveness approach, and why it is a priority for them.
- their focus on the professional learning of those involved in the implementation, which helped them to understand their journey, any challenges they faced, and the resulting benefits.
- how they have approached timetabling to accommodate these sessions.
- how they are communicating learner effectiveness to parents and carers and how it is a valued part of what is taught.
If you are feeling inspired by these examples, we have recently shared a trial set of materials to embed and teach learner effectiveness in schools across Wales.
Created by Dr James Mannion, these materials are free to use and test in schools however you wish. The link to these materials can be resent by contacting dysgu.14-16.learning@gov.wales.
We will be reaching out to participating schools in the Autumn to find out how they have been getting on with the materials, helping to inform the design and publication of the final versions.