Year 12 English 2012With Mr Vanderkley

Show respect for me and each other:◦ Of each other as different people◦ As peers and co-members of a learning team◦ Of our views and opinions◦ Of our time◦ Of our property

My Expectations

Come to class prepared:◦ Prepared in mind and attitude◦ With pre-learning or homework completed◦ With necessary materials and resources

My Expectations

Do your best:◦ In class◦ With homework tasks◦ In preparation for SACs and the Exam

My Expectations

Take responsibility for your own learning:◦ Seek to become an independent learner◦ Active participation in classes◦ Take initiative when absent or classes are missed◦ Seek help and extra assistance when needed

My Expectations

Work together as a learning community:◦ Listen to each others’ ideas and viewpoints◦ Be prepared to share your ideas◦ Value the contributions of your peers◦ Work together to help each other◦ Understand that we’re all learners

My Expectations

I’ll show you respect as a person and as a learner.

I’ll get to know you as a unique individual. I’ll do all I can to help you achieve your best

throughout the year. I’ll challenge you to stretch and grow.

My Commitment to You

WHAT IS AN

INDEPENDENT

LEARNER?

“An independent learner is someone who has found out enough about their subject requirements and their lecturers' expectations so that they can plan their study effectively. It doesn't mean you can't ask for help, or that you are expected to know what to do the whole time. It does mean that you can draw on criteria for your decision-making, like how much reading you should do for a topic; what questions to ask; whether to spend another hour studying before bed.”

What is an independent learner?

What is an independent learner?

What is an independent learner…in VCE English?

• Thinking outside the square

• Being prepared to think differently to others

• Thinking critically• Being reflective• Reading and

considering others’ viewpoints but…

• Developing your own interpretations and ideas

1. Learning Styles Questionnaire

2. “About Me” Questionnaire

http://ccgvanders.wikispaces.com/Year+12+English

Introductory Activities