iExperience Narrative Assessment - 1 September 2016

Learner:  Eric        Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date: 1 September 2016

Learning Area:  iExperience

NZC Achievement Objective:   Understand that people have different roles and responsibilities as part of their participation in groups.

Learning Observed

During iExperience this week Eric has been involved in a series of team building activities as a mixed Habitat.  The purpose for these activities were to encourage learners to listen to others and share their ideas in order to complete a series of activities. In the first instance Eric had to find his new group by only using animal sounds.  When he had found his group he formed a circle for his first challenge.  Eric’s first challenge with his new group was to get creative and build something extraordinary using only a few cups, a roll of tape, 1 piece of paper and some pegs.  Eric’s group decided to make some 3-dimensional fish. The next day Eric was part of the same group.  Their challenge was to move their whole group to the other side of the room by only stepping on paper.  The group had to discuss the best way to do this and then work together to achieve their goal. On the last day, Eric’s group was given a ‘Leaning Tower of Pasta’ challenge where they had to build a tower as tall as they could using only dry strips of spaghetti and a ball of playdough.  By this day Eric began demonstrating leadership skills by communicating and directing his group in their building. In addition to these activities Eric was able to reflect at the end of each session and discuss with his group what went well and what he needed to improve on next time.

Evidence of learning

Here Eric is helping his group make 3-D fish and pasta towers.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Eric demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that he needed to communicate his ideas well. Collaborative - joining in and ensuring everyone was helping out. Thinking  - being reflective about the challenges.

Next Learning Steps

Continue communicating your thoughts and ideas to others. Ensure that everyone in your group has a role to play.