Connected Learning - schools
Impact on Learners
Without engaging with the individual voice of the child it is impossible for children to be plugged in, switched on and ready to learn. By re-positioning the voice of the child within learning communities Connected Learning offers a basis for new patterns of communication, as all learners increasingly recognise their value as learners.
Learning is not passive! In fact learning is 'the process of creating knowledge, skills and strategies by making sense of our experiences'.
This means that Connected Learning emphasises the need to create meaningful opportunities for children's participation in increasingly regulating their learning journey.
Connected Learning is for all learners, but it can be of particular value to those who have been disengaged. Through a range of strategies and resources the disengaged learner is increasingly able to take back some control of their learning and through this find purpose and value in it.
Connected learning embraces learning vulnerabilities as it invites learners to re-view the way they see challenge. As such this approach recognises the learning disadvantages that we all carry, removing that label from particular learners and allowing groups to support one another to manage barriers to learning.
Learning is most effective when it can be shared. Our approach seeks to support children and children, children and adults and adults and adults to learn collaboratively as they start conversations and explore ideas that allow each individual to grow in their understanding and ability to make sense of the world around them.
Connected Learning is designed to allow children to make sense, manage and take control of their learning. This involves learners openly being able to recognise and respond to their feelings and to connect that with ones readiness to learn. By opening up such discussions learners are better able to make the most of their learning.
Connected Learning is all about starting conversations that allow learners to connect with the spaces within which they learn.
We have developed this approach over many years of working in schools, with 1000's of children and adults already being impacted.
We recognise that learning is complex. Our model responds to these complexities by engaging the learner in shaping their learning experiences. By 'connecting' the different dimensions that shape and motive both the learning environment and the individual - a shared learning community can be created. Embracing complexity to maximise opportunities.
Designed for schools, this model is now evolving as we look at its impact within the home.
Our Development Work Shows
Tackles wellbeing and disadvantages in learning
Builds a platform for accelerated progress for all learners
Supports professional development across school communities
Transforms learner engagement
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We Support the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Including Goal 4 - 'enabling quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all'.