Learning Outcomes for Independent Learning

This session will enable delegates to:

• identify the independent learning traits they wish to develop in their learners
• write examples of learning outcomes focused on the development of learners’ independent learning skills
• write learning outcomes focused on the development of cognitive skills, physical skills and attitudinal change.

Session resources

• Have your say
• Learning Outcomes – handout – Word
• Learning Outcomes – handout – PDF
• Learning Outcome Builder 1 – wiki
• Learning Outcome Builder 2 – wiki
• Learning Outcome Builder 3 – wiki
• Wiki of expert learning skills
• Prezi presentation
• Coloured

Other resources you may find useful

• The Formula for Happiness
• ArtsWork – A film about how outstanding teaching transforms learners’ lives. Includes examples of outstanding teachers at work.
• Six short films showing outstanding use of technology
• Stop learners handing written work in late – ever again

Other sessions you may find useful

• Supercharged Evaluation Skills
• GCSE English: avoiding Ofsted nightmares
• Induction – Perfect Practices
• Transformational Lesson Observation

Have your say:

Did the session help you understand how commonplace teaching habits can reduce or deny the development of learners’ independent learning skills? Are you now able to see how you can constructively review your own practice? Please use the comments form to the right to leave us your thoughts. Are you experimenting with learners’ independent learning skills, and would you be willing to share your ideas for the benefit of others? Please use the email address on the Contact page and we’d be delighted to add your example to our growing resource.