Exploring the Characteristics of Effective Learning
We use Characteristics of Effective Learning along with the prime and specific areas of learning to plan our activites these are all interconnected. They underpin everything that we offer in the environment. The characteristics describe how a child learns, and the stage of learning they are at.
We create an environment that is led by the children’s interest this will encourage children to become active learners. It will also help us identify and plan the children’s next steps.
Playing and exploring
Finding out and exploring
Playing with what they know
Being willing to ‘have a go.’
Active learning
Being involved and concentrating
Keeping trying
Enjoying achieving what they set out to do
Creating and thinking critically
Having their own ideas
Making links
Choosing ways to do things
