Talking about Books!

Learner:  Taylor Aiono    Learning Coach: Luisa Maloni          Date: 3rd March, 2015

Learning Area: Literacy/ Communication

Learning Observed

Taylor is learning how to use nouns as well as verbs in his expressive vocabulary. We have been working on answering questions: ‘Who is that?’ and ‘What is she/he/it doing?’ when we read a book to build his understanding of nouns and verbs. Taylor was reading the magenta book ‘I like Riding.’ I asked him ‘Who is that?’ pointing to the character and he was able to sign the noun ‘mouse’. I asked him ‘What is the mouse doing?’ and he signed '(mouse) fell over- dangerous.'

Evidence of learning

Taylor can answer simple who and what questions using a noun and a verb in NZSL.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Taylor is demonstrating his Capabilities in Using Language, Symbols and Text. He is able to read the words of the text and answer simple who and what questions about it. In terms of communication, this shows his development in Relating to Others as he can engage in a simple conversation- showing understanding of the subject and sharing his thoughts.

Next Learning Steps

Answer simple ‘where’ questions when reading a text use a noun/verb ‘sentence’  spontaneously when talking (signing) with others

Counting up to 100!

Learner:  Taylor Aiono   Learning Coach: Luisa Maloni         Date:26th February, 2015

Learning Area: Numeracy/Communication

Learning Observed

Taylor was using the hundreds board on the back of his maths book to count to 100. He was able to show the correct sign and is starting to alter his vocalisations to attempt to match the basic vowel sound of some of the numbers. I then asked him to try without looking at the book. He was able to count from 1-95 without support. Interesting to note that he is swapping hands to sign with after each decade.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Taylor’s last formal test of Numeracy was late last year and put him at a global numeracy stage 1-2, however, this new learning shows his numeral identification and forwards counting is at Stage 4. He is demonstrating his Capability of being able to count to 95 with no support (Using Language, Symbols and Text). In terms of communication, Taylor is demonstrating his Capability to differentiate some of his vowel sounds and syllables to match with the number he is trying to communicate alongside the sign (Connected).

Next Learning Steps

Use only one hand to sign the numbers Count backwards from 100 and forwards to 150 Know his basic facts to 5 to move him on to the next numeracy stage