On Friday afternoons, all the Year 4s partake in Self-regulated learning. They are allowed to choose the order in which they approach tasks. The children are gaining proficiency in prioritising their own learning and thinking about what tasks they should complete in what order. A lot of educational research shows that meta-cognition is an important part of developing the whole learner. We definitely want all of Owls to show they are lifelong learners. Here are some quotes from our Year 4 students:

“We really like the choice element surrounding tasks.”

“I like how it promotes our independence and that everyone is often doing something different.”

“It’s not doing everything in an exact order.”

“We don’t have to just concentrate on one subject.”

“I like that it is ordered by traffic light colour”

“I enjoy the feeling of ticking my jobs off!”

“The teacher does not have to tell us what to do, we can do it ourselves.”

Today there was painting shields (Art) happening; there was music appreciation (with the headphones); English publishing of our chapters happening - so we can send them to the author; Maths work going on; Board game design and DT, plus some history research!