Learning to Learn
The Learning to Learn in Schools project, organised by the Campaign for Learning is a major action research project which is exploring the impact of teaching pupils how they learn.
In brief,
'learning to learn' offers pupils an awareness of:
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How they prefer to learn and their learning strengths
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How they can motivate themselves and have the self-confidence to succeed
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Things they should consider such as the importance of water, nutrition, sleep and a positive environment for learning
Some of the specific strategies they can use, for example to improve their memory or make sense of complex information some of the habits they should develop, such as reflecting on their learning so as to improve next time Cornwall successfully applied to be 1 of just 3 areas involved in the prestigious, national L2L. (Enfield and Cheshire were also successful.) One of the aims of the project has always been to bring together different perspectives and establish a consensual set of theories and practices, backed by robust research-based evidence for their effectiveness.
The educational settings involved decide on the area of research, depending on their individual needs and interests of the staff involved with the project. This follows one of the L2L principles- giving learners responsibility for their learning, instilling ownership and increasing motivation.
See Campaign for Learning website for more information: http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk/campaigns/learningschools.htm
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