iExplore Narrative Assessment - 2 August 2016

Learner:  Owen   Learning Coach: Michelle Lennon - LH2      Date:   2 August 2016

Learning Area:  iExplore

NZC Achievement Objective:  Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to understand that people have different roles and responsibilities  as part of their participation in groups.

Learning Observed

As part of our iExplore Owen has been collaboratively building habitats for animals. Owen firstly made a giraffe out of unifix cubes, then after discussions with his peers he decided that he needed to build a house for the giraffe.  Owen then proceeded to build a giraffe habitat, showing great problem solving skills in the process as he measured and built his habitat to specifically fit the giraffe he had previously made. After this Owen discussed that the giraffe needed a friend so he built a monkey habitat out of magnetic blocks.  The monkey habitat had enough space for the monkey to swing around and doors on top so that the keepers could give the monkeys food each day.  Inside his monkey enclosure Owen has put swinging monkeys which he made out of triangle magnetic blocks. Owen demonstrated deep thought into the needs of an animal habitat and was able to discuss these with both coaches and other learners.

Evidence of learning

Owen with his giraffe and monkey habitats.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Owen demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in all learning activities. Capable - understanding the needs of animals that are kept in enclosures. Collaborative - discussing and negotiating with others. Managing Self  - able to use equipment in an appropriate manner.

Next Learning Steps

Share your knowledge about animal enclosures with others. Help others to collaborate and build things together.