The Brilliant WAT Remote Learner

Did you know that the most successful learners are those who are able to 'self-regulate', and can demonstrate good learning habits? This means that learners can work independently, find help when they need it, and be brave in the face of challenge.

We believe that you can all be brilliant learners; learners who aspire to be resilient and courageous in learning and in life. This is important when you are in school, in our classrooms learning, but it is now also extremely important when you are learning remotely from home, as we are now during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Across our WAT family of schools, we are ASPIRING for each and every one of you to develop and to demonstrate the six Character Virtues and six Learner Skills. These virtues and skills will allow you to become successful, independent and brave learners, both now in these challenging times and in the future.

We look forward to seeing you demonstrate these virtues and skills in action!

Aspire Challenge

Our ASPIRE Challenge will help you develop your character virtues and learner skills to aspire to be the best learner and best person you can be. The challenge starts Monday 8th February.

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Character Virtues

It is how we handle challenges that reveals our true character.

I am Respectful

What does this mean?

To treat someone or something in a way that shows it is valued.

How can I demonstrate this during remote learning?

Keep your microphone switched off until you are ready to talk. Answer any questions using topic vocabulary and formal English, whether that’s over the microphone or in the Google Classroom Chat Box.

How can I demonstrate this in my community?

Find a way to tell someone ‘thank you’. This could be with a homemade card or letter, a piece of artwork, or even a simple text message.

I am Responsible

What does this mean?

To act knowing that our choices will lead to certain outcomes.

How can I demonstrate this during remote learning?

Aim to arrive at your Live Lessons on time, and ‘Hand in’ your work for the deadline, making sure you have had a go at every activity. Ensure that you have all your resources ready to support your learning!

How can I demonstrate this in my community?

Help to tidy up; tidy or organise your bedroom; or help to keep your garden healthy!

I am Resilient

What does this mean?

To try, even when something is challenging.

How can I demonstrate this during remote learning?

Don’t give up! Your teacher might not be in the same room as you, but they can still answer your questions. Have a go at the most challenging activity, and have another go if needed!

How can I demonstrate this in my community?

Learn a new skill, a game or even a language!

I am Creative

What does this mean?

To think of different ideas and perspectives.

How can I demonstrate this during remote learning?

Use Google Classroom and other Google applications to present your work in a way that really helps you get across your ideas. You could use Google Slides, Google Docs or a creative app on your tablet!

How can I demonstrate this in my community?

Create a poster, video, song or poem to promote one, or all, of the Character Virtues. Find a way of displaying or sharing your creation, for your local community to see!

I am Compassionate

What does this mean?

To show care and kindness to others.

How can I demonstrate this during remote learning?

Provide positive feedback to your peers through the chat box or in your break out room!

How can I demonstrate this in my community?

Talk to someone and ask how they are, how you can help them, and pay them a compliment!

I am Courageous

What does this mean?

To be brave and aim high.

How can I demonstrate this during remote learning?

Answer a teacher’s question by turning off your microphone and having a go! If you are in a Google Meets Breakout Room, share your ideas and ask other students questions about their ideas!

How can I demonstrate this in my community?

Face a challenge that before today you did not believe you could do. This may be to do with physical exercise, a challenging piece of work, a skill you wish to master, or a talent you would like to develop and share. You CAN do it!

Learner Skills

If you are determined to learn, distance will not stop you.

I can Be Organised

What does this mean?

Have a set routine that you follow and be self regulated.

What do I need to do?

Be prepared and be ready to learn:

Have your Knowledge organiser or subject resources out ready
Make sure that your device is charged
Have any books and pens out ready

Be organised in your learning

Organisation of ideas: Making notes.

Watch: Cornell notes walkthrough

Watch: Summarising walkthrough

Watch: Mindmap walkthrough

I can Become Unstuck

What does this mean?

Instead of saying ‘I am stuck’, you need to see problems as opportunities to learn and have strategies in your rucksack to become unstuck.

What can I do?

When you are stuck ask yourself the following questions

What is the problem?
What are the similarities and differences between this problem and ones in the past. How did I solve the problem in the past?
What can I do to solve this problem (eg read through the problem; read through your notes; conduct some research/ use teacher recommended websites; look in KO or book; rewatch video instruction; ask a friend)
Reflection question: have I done everything I can?

I can Self-quiz

What does this mean?

By self-quizzing it allows you to retrieve knowledge that you have been taught over a period of time.

It will help you to recalibrate your understanding of what you know and don’t know. To put it simply, self-quizzing will help you learn better and remember longer. To do this you will need to self-regulate, to spend some time each day devoted to memorising and testing what you have learned and relearning.

What can I do?

Self-quizzing strategies

Watch: Self-quizzing techniques

I can Give and Receive Feedback

What does this mean?

Receive feedback
Understand feedback
Act upon feedback
Give feedback

What can I do?

Be visible and active in your own learning: Look at your feedback from your teacher. Act upon their feedback so you know how to improve next time. Email your teacher with a specific question on how to improve.

I can Be Collaborative

What does this mean?

Distance does not prohibit collaboration and the ability to work with others.

What can I do?

In one of your Google Classrooms, share your ideas and work with your fellow students and teacher. If you feel like you really ‘get it’, offer help to your class!

I can Communicate Clearly

What does this mean?

Your learning is enhanced when you actively participate.

What can I do?

Rehearse in your head an answer to a question the teacher poses during a live lesson. Be courageous and when the teacher asks for a response, unmute the microphone and offer your response!

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