Performance Learning

The Leaders Podcast

It was a pleasure to speak to Rebecca Stott from Twinkl Educational Publishing, about how digital technology and coaching can be used to improve behaviour, wellbeing and attainment.

In this episode, we covered:

- The challenges students face in adopting traditional learning approaches and excelling in specific subjects.
- The importance of assessment and how it can be used effectively.
- The importance of teaching students how to learn rather than simply what to learn, fostering lifelong learning skills.
- Strategies to cultivate joy in the learning process, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for the students.
- Effective preparation techniques for GCSE and A levels, practical tips for workplace readiness, ensuring a smooth transition from academia to the professional sphere.
- The power of identifying gaps in understanding to instantly transform academic performance and improving learning outcomes.

Check out the podcast below!

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Focusing on soft data in a classroom is another way of letting your learners know, “I see you, I hear you, and I understand you”.

Coaching is an effective method to deliver targeted feedback and collaborate with pupils to develop a strong relationship with them.

Unless we create subtle changes in the learning system and introduce more of a coaching approach and an assessment model that focuses on how the learners feel and predictions are based on that rather than previous exam performances, we won’t know how many students are missing out and can add value back to society.

Reward learners as often as possible when they achieve a goal or reach a step closer towards their goals. The tiny changes we establish in strengthening the relationship with our learners can create a big impact.

Can future performance be predicted by assessing the present state of mind?

How can schools be the happiest place in the world?

Comment below.

"2020 has been a trying year for learners and teachers alike. The uncertainty and anxiety brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown have certainly highlighted the need to not only safeguard the mental health & wellbeing of our students but also that there is a gap in how we measure and aid a student’s current and future school performance.

Performance Learning instils the skills needed for your child to be able to identify problems before they occur, and be able to adapt to change."