9LSP

9 Learning Skills Programme

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Muschamp.

The students is this class will be empowered to:

  • Have the COURAGE to try new things and engage in their learning.

  • Have a strong sense of  COMMUNITY with each other.

  • Have the skills to feel part of the COMMUNITY with their peers in the wider school.

  • Have the skills to feel part of a wider COMMUNITY as they move into the adult world .

  • Have the skills around the learning technology at EGGS to actively engage in the LEARNING(Curiosity) at EGGS.

  • Show COMPASSION to themselves and others.


Topics of Inquiry

These are created and adjusted to meet the needs of the individual students and may be linked to the student’s IEPs. They may include:

  • Organisation
  • My Goals and Pathways.

  • Growth Mindset

  • Matariki- Self Reflection and Knowledge-(Art/Cooking/Social Science)

  • When I look at me- My strengths and following instructions

  • Positive friendships

  • Actively engaging in EGGS systems

  • Living skills - Behaviour- Strategies-Skills-functional Literacy and Numeracy

  • Giving Inquiry- Identifying those in need and creating a gift or event to share

Course Overview

Term 1
Community

The goals this term are around building connections with the EGGS community, developing organisational skills and supporting students during their transition to thrive in an educational environment (Managing Self, Participating and Contributing).

Term 2
Courage

The goals this term are around building confidence in ourselves and our learning. Having the courage to try new things and to give things a go. (Managing Self, Participating and Contributing)

Term 3
Curiosity

The goals this term are around being curious about our Learning and ourselves, those around us and our environment. It will also include practicing following instructions closely and identifying positive attributes in ourselves and others .(Managing Self, Participating and Contributing)

Term 4
Compassion

The goals this term are around being compassionate and connected to our community. Students investigate need in the community and create a service project.(Self, Participating and Contributing)

Pathway

Assessment Information

Students are assessed against the NZ Curriculum levels and the NZ Curriculum key competencies.

Disclaimer

We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.