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Definition of Learning
Definition of Learning
Learning is a lifelong process that transforms us through rigorous engagement in meaningful experiences. At JIS, quality learning happens when students are resourceful, resilient, relating and reflective.
The Four Rs
The Four Rs
Resourceful learning is happening when learners:
Resourceful learning is happening when learners:
identify, access and utilize various resources including community members (peers, teachers, coaches) and the environment to support and enhance their learning/passions
integrate concepts and apply learning to relevant problems flexibly (personally, locally, and globally)
actively explore, experiment, and engage in guided inquiry
apply creative solutions to achieve learning outcomes
verify and evaluate the credibility and quality of information and seek alternative sources when needed
Relating learning is happening when learners:
collaborate with other students, teachers, parents, community members, and experts to enhance learning and build empathy
promote inclusiveness by accepting and valuing different learners’ backgrounds and environments
build social emotional skills by cooperating in different learning situations
develop and practice the skills to share, troubleshoot, and guide other learners
communicate their learning, interests and passions with the community in a variety of ways (digitally, verbally, visually) and inspire positive change
Resilient learning is happening when learners:
express ideas and make choices to move their learning forward
understand and accept failure as a part of the learning process and an opportunity for growth
persevere through multiple attempts for improvement when facing challenges
actively take risks and demonstrate flexibility in their thinking
practice, develop and improve skills and performance in a variety of ways
Reflective learning is happening when learners:
question their understanding throughout the learning process to build self awareness
identify and make adjustments by acknowledging and processing feedback given
determine next steps and frame learning goals based on student-identified or teacher-selected areas for growth (further actions)
intentionally construct and critically test ideas relevant to problems
make connections between prior knowledge/ disciplines/ resources to construct and deepen knowledge
4Rs dispositions matrix
4Rs dispositions matrix
How do we use the 4Rs matrix?
These are the learning behaviours expected of all JIS students. All students are capable of achieving an average of “frequently” regardless of their academic ability.
Students will self-assess their approach to learning using the dispositions matrix.
Teachers will teach and assess students on their dispositions throughout the learning process.
The dispositions are assessed holistically. We recognise that students will be at different places at different points in their learning journey. Teachers and students reflect on their approaches to learning holistically across all sub-strands in the disposition to give an overall impression of how students are approaching their learning throughout the semester.
Teachers report on students’ dispositions at the end of every semester in the report cards.
Updated May 2024
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