Learner: Tammy                   Learning Coach: Abby Morgan           Date: 23 March 2015

Learning Area: Literacy - Reading

Learning Observed

During iDevelop Tammy finished her writing and was moving on to reading time. I asked Tammy if she would like to complete a new activity. I explained that for this activity we had to read the book first then she had to retell the story using the cut-up book. After she had finished reading the book Tammy was beginning to match the images with the text. During this time she was using her knowledge of how to use the picture clues to identify the text as well as using her ability to recognise first letter sounds. Tammy was able to correctly match all the text to the pictures.

Evidence of learning

Tammy was able to apply her reading skills to identify the correct text to the picture.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Tammy accomplished 36/54 in the alphabet recognition assessment and achieved 3 year 8 months in the Oral Language assessment. During this task Tammy was using the Key Competencies of managing self and using language, symbols, and texts. She was Managing her ability to maintain focus on an activity and was viewing herself as successful and able to complete the task. To complete this activity Tammy was having to apply the knowledge and understandings she holds about the use of language, it’s symbols, and the text. Tammy was using the school vision principle of capable as she was having to apply her existing knowledge and capability to this task.

Next Learning Steps

Extend range of text knowledge Encourage use of other learning activities that foster the development of her reading abilities Re-tell stories following reading time