Learner Qualities
At St George’s school, we have developed our own Learner Qualities and these are at the forefront of our curriculum. We believe the skills, values and attitudes that our Learner Qualities promote will develop in our pupils the capacity to be lifelong learners and make positive contributions to their communities now and in the future.
We have identified key qualities that we want our pupils to develop and help them to understand and recognise what these qualities are and how to develop them in themselves.
SELF AWARE
A self-aware learner can:
- Set and
monitor goals - Know the areas they want to improve in
- Can lead, follow and work independently
- Have high expectations of themselves
- Meet challenges with a positive attitude
REFLECT
A reflective learner can:
- T
hink about their own learning - Ask questions and wonder about what they are learning
- Self-assess their own learning
- Discuss their ideas and thoughts
- Work independently and sometimes with others
USE FEEDBACK
Learners who use feedback can:
Review their thinking and learning based on advice and goals - Use assessments to set new learning targets
- Take advice positively
- Share ideas, work and achievements
CURIOUS
Curious learners can:
Reflect on their own learning - Identify next steps for learning
- Ask questions to develop knowledge
- Apply thinking skills in a range of contexts
- Demonstrate a desire for new knowledge
PERSIST
Learners who persist:
Try their best ALL the time - Think positively about things
- Keep at something until they succeed
- Make mistakes and learn from them
- Stay on task and focus Never give up!
CONNECT
Learners who connect:
Make links between what they are learning and real life- Think about what they already know or have learnt
GROWTH MINDSET
Learners with a growth mindset:
Think their intelligence can improve through Learning - Like hard work because they want to learn more
- Like challenge, learning goals and feedback as they help them improve
- Try harder if they fail at something
