Mihi Learning Story - August 2015

Learner: Lim Hor                                                                Learning Coach: D Wilkes

Learning Area: Maori Animals & mihi                                  Date: Term 3

Learning Observed

This term our overarching theme has been collaboration and Lim Hor has had plenty of opportunities to show how collaborative he is and to grow his collaboration capability.  To kick the term off Lim Hor was on a team of learners who had to collaborate to complete various challenges.  During Maori Language week the learners rotated through different experiences to extend their knowledge of Maori words and phrases. Lim Hor was able to practice  vocabulary of animals in Maori using an online game. He also began to think about his digital mihi and visited his Learning Pathway.  He still needs to show his learning of the words and phrases by applying them his own mihi. Lim Hor would approach the Learning Coach to ask questions and clarify ideas and had fun playing the animal game.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Lim Hor was enthusiastically engaged in all aspects of the lesson participating and contributing while demonstrating strong collaboration with others. At times, he asked for help and didn’t hesitate to check for understanding with other learners. During the animal activity I observed some good questioning and problem solving strategies eg. some animals sound the same in English and Maori. As his mihi is not complete he will need to persevere to get it done to show a strong desire to develop his capability in this area. He is able to make connections to what should be in his digital mihi in Maori- drawing on new learning and prior knowledge.

Next Learning Steps

Complete the mihi in your Learning Pathway on the About Me page asap. Practice Maori Animals with these Games: http://www.digitaldialects.com/Maori.htm

Lim Hor and Cassandra's 3D Shapes Learning Story

Learner: Cassandra & Lim Hor    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 5.8.15

Learning Area: Mathematics - 3D Shapes

Learning Observed

Cassandra and Lim Hor all opted into a Curiosity Workshop (Teaching Session) about the features of 3D shapes. The workshop looked at the three main aspects of 3D shapes - edges, faces and vertices. Cassandra and Lim Hor had to select a shape at random from the box, and within their group, had to discuss how many edges, faces and vertices each of their shapes had. We compared the different shapes as a large group after everyone had had the chance to discuss with their buddies. The three of them were able to share their learning confidently with everyone. Afterwards, the learners had to complete this online task to collaboratively launch the rocket. This was only possible if they applied all of their 3D shape knowledge.

Evidence of learning

Cassandra and Lim Hor discussing the faces, vertices and edges of their shapes.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Cassandra and Lim Hor shared their ideas to their group, displaying their capability of using the correct terminology of faces, edges and vertices to describe shapes (Using Language, Symbols and Texts). As well as this, they were able to apply this knowledge to the Follow Up task to successfully apply this knowledge by collaboratively solving problems and puzzles, and organising, ordering and categorising various three dimensional shapes (Thinking).

Next Learning Steps

Teach another learner this information. Look at more complex shapes like hexagonal prisms, spheres, cones or pentagonal spheres.