Yr 10 Learning Project - 2007 Booklets

About the project : Becoming an Independent Learner

The year 10 project is a compulsoy and important component of the year 10 curriculum at LHS.It is part of completing Stage 5 and is one aspect of the Lambton High School Assessment for Learning Project.(ALP)

The project aims to:

• support the year 10 curriculum by making it more relevant to the needs of the students by relating to future career options and future study needs and requirements.
• assess key year 10 exit outcomes (as they are expressed in the syllabi Key Competencies) in a more authentic way
• increases opportunities for students to reflect on the process of learning and to publicly share what they have learned about themselves as learners especially how they have made progress as independent and reflective learners
• provide students with an opportunity to present their learning in a more authentic way, ie an opportunity to show what they really know and can do as a result of year 10 learning experience
• further develops the thinking skills and study skills as developed in year 7, 8 and 9
• enhance lifelong learning skills of all students including continued learning in the area of Key Competencies
• impacts positively on the culture of learning in year 10
• fosters community participation and involvement in the evaluation and assessment process

Student Outcomes

Students will:

• be more responsible for their own learning andmovetowards becoming more indepenent and reflective learners
• develop the skills associated in developing and presenting (at a public forum) a folder of their own learning
• develop employment related skills and knowledge
• increase their understandings of key concepts associated with
  • research skills
  • self-assessment
  • reflection of own learning and study skills
• increase skills in the use of key competenciesincluding:
  • collecting, analysing and organising information
  • communicating ideas and information
  • planning and organising activities
  • working with others
  • solving problems
  • interviewing
  • reflection writing

What do students do?

As part of the project students will be involved in a number of activities throughout the year. One of the activities will invole students developing skills in resume writing and job interview procedures. Interviews will be conducted and students will be provided with an interview performance result and a completion certificate.

What are the key project activities?

In addition to the general classroom curriculum, students will be involved in a number of key project activities, including:

• goal setting
• reflections on classroom learning
• study skills activities
• reflections on prescribed subject assignments
• school to work (career plan) activities
• resume preparation
• job interview preparation
• preparation of a project folder/ portfolio
• oral presentation/ intervie

Resources have been allocated to assist students in successfully completing the project

• whole classroom activities
• focus group meetings
• assistance for students experiencing difficulties

Book 1 : Introduction and Activities

Book 2 : Oral Presentation Interview