The 'L' Factor.

The 'L' Factor committee had a very successful first meeting this afternoon. The L stands for learning. Throughout the year our committee will be looking at lots of different ways we can all help each other become better learners.

Today we looked at how our books are at marked at Oakwood. Every child in the committee felt that having their book marked was very important. Through discussion and questionnaires, we came to some conclusions about what was successful and what could be improved to help all learners know their next steps. The committee were very pleased with the rewards and comments they were given when they had produced a good piece of work.

Children would like to find more ways of showing that they themselves understand what is a good piece of work. They would like more time to read and respond to the teachers comment; more one to one marking with the teacher and times when they can mark and review each others work. Over the next couple of committee meetings we have decided to trial a few ideas.

We learn 95% of what we teach others.
William Glasser.

At the end of the afternoon we started to design our committee logo. Well done to the 'L' Factor committee a very productive meeting.