KEY STAGE 2

ATTITUDES TO LEARNING SELF-ESTEEM

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Outcomes What this looks like in Outcomes What this looks like in

Key Stage 2 Key Stage 2

A /
  • Enjoys learning for its own sake
  • Is an independent learner
  • Uses a wide variety of resources to acquire new knowledge
/ Enjoys and participates in class and group activities.
Is self-motivated and reviews own progress, setting appropriate challenges for his/herself.
Engages in further enquiry and research, setting his/her own standards. / A /
  • Keeps success and failure in balance
  • Can resist inappropriate peer influence
  • Objective yet positive self-image
/ Learns from mistakes.
Works well independently and in a team.
Speaks out against perceived injustice when in minority.
Respects differences of opinion and is willing to incorporate them into own view.
B /
  • Shows interest and enthusiasm in learning
  • Works well with occasional supervision
  • Goes beyond teacher instruction in order to acquire new knowledge
/ Participates well in class on most occasions.
Contributes and asks searching questions of the teacher.
Can be self-motivated.
Engages in extending tasks eg. use of reference books to research. / B /
  • Is prepared to learn from mistakes
  • Is not defensive over mistakes made
  • Has a positive outlook
/ Participates in team games, irrespective of ability.
Participates in public performances.
Is willing to embrace new ideas.
Respects differences of opinion.
C /
  • Works well with teacher direction
  • Completes set tasks without taking them further.
/ Contributes positively when the learning activities are of interest.
Completes tasks but does not extend challenge.
Asks questions for clarification or reassurance. / C /
  • Is prepared to express an opinion.
  • Has understanding of own strengths and weaknesses
  • Values others
  • Takes pride in appearance
/ Willingness to speak publicly.
Listens to, encourages, praises others.
Acknowledges difference of opinion without confrontation.
Accepts well-founded criticism and shows what [s]he can do.
D /
  • Has to be persuaded to engage in learning activities
  • Needs constant supervision and close monitoring if any progress is to be made
  • May show attention-seeking behaviour
/ Is unwilling to be involved in group work.
Is frequently disengaged and has poor levels of concentration. / D /
  • Is hesitant to express opinion
  • Is fearful of making mistakes
  • Is unaware that [s]he and others have value
  • No confidence in appearance
  • Does not always follow school codes
/ Responds badly to criticism.
Develops avoidance strategies in class.
Avoids playtimes/dinner-times.
E /
  • Does not appear to value knowledge
  • Intentionally disrupts the learning of others
  • Often rejects opportunities to learn
/ Frequently interrupts and disrupts lessons.
Chooses not to listen.
Has a negative impact on the learning opportunities for other members of the group. / E /
  • Disregards others' rights
  • Unprepared to allow people to be different
  • Puts others down.
  • Is indifferent to own appearance
  • Rejects social codes of the school
/ Is not motivated by praise.
Behaves aggressively in class and playground.
Refuses to comply with school uniform regulations.

STRANDS: Enjoyment and engagement STRANDS: Valuing self

Independence Self-influencing/being influenced by others

Using resources Relating to social code