Term 1 Week 1

If you look at a cross-section of a river, you’ll see that the water flows differently at different depths. Usually, the flow is fastest on the surface and slows as you go deeper down. But sometimes things look smooth on the surface, while the current below is bubbling with activity. If you judge the river only by looking at the surface, you’ll be misled.

A classroom is like the river. It has different layers of learning going on at the same time. On the surface are knowledge and information: the subjects and topics being studied. They are usually easy to see and describe, and it is straightforward to know how well students have captured them. Also, they tend to move quickly. 

Learning Activity:

1. Reflecting on your river of learning 
- Hand out - writing sample and introducing yourself as a learner; collected at the end of the session
a) When do you feel unsafe in the river? Times during learning, where you possibly struggle to keep your head above the water?
b) When do you feel as if you navigate the river with confidence? Times during learning, where you make the most of the currents and rapids to have fun and move quickly?

Further Learning .....

Complete the Fun introduction preparation - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xmBC6vOXc6RvHNmsRPD6c2BUE9jBEnsrAyzyjuYXkGw/edit?usp=sharing