Learner: Benjamin and Ethan    Learning Coach: Abby Morgan         Date: 19 March 2015

Learning Area: iExplore - Oral Language

Learning Observed

During iExplore time Benjamin was observing the Frogs in their habitat. I walked over and he told me what the frogs were doing. He said “one frog is swimming and one frog jump up the top.” I asked Benjamin if he could tell me about what the frogs need to live, he told me they need food because they are “very very hungry”. He then asked me “What can we do for the frogs?” I replied that we need to get them some more food. Benjamin then told me that “We can catch the flies, I’m fast at catching flies.” Ethan came over to join our conversation, and together Benjamin and Ethan discussed the frogs - what they were doing, what they could eat, and what they could do to catch the flies. Ethan suggested we check the fly traps - but they were still empty!

Evidence of learning

Benjamin describing the movements and behaviours of the frogs. Benjamin and Ethan discussing the frogs.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this discussion both Ethan and Benjamin were developing the Key Competencies of relating to others as they were both having to apply active listening skills to engage with each other. As well as this, they were both applying their use of language, symbols and texts as they were developing their oral language conversation skills. Together they were using the School vision principles of being collaborative and curious. These skills were being developed through the use of questioning skills to engage discussion and to positively interact with each other.

Next Learning Steps

Use this language rich experience to develop shared writing Investigate why our fly traps are failing Watch videos of frogs in their natural habitat Return the frogs to their natural habitat Research questions about frogs