This is a method that I have recently been trailing, in both theory and practical lessons.
What is Self Start?
Self Start, is a method used to develop independent learners.
How have I used it?
I am very fortunate to teach Science, as well as PE to a year 8 group. In both lessons, I have given them a set routine to follow for each and every lesson. As a result I have seen some amazing results. In PE lessons, the routine goes as follows (example from a Rugby Union SOW);
- Students ask for equipment.
- Start pulse raiser.
- First students back set up grid for Dynamic warm-up.
- Set up passing drill, using same grid.
During the time it takes for the students to do this, I can set up the first learning activity.
The same goes for my Science lessons,
- Students line up outside classroom.
- Enter classroom, first students hand out exercise books.
- Students get homework planners out.
- Start answering bridge the gap questions in their exercise books.
During this time, I prepare experiments, write Learning objectives on the board, answer any pressing questions.
Since using this method, I have seen some great results. Students have been extremely proactive, organising other students, sharing learning from the previous learning, and preparing themselves for learning. They also know what to expect, when they arrive to my lessons.
What is Self Start?
Self Start, is a method used to develop independent learners.
How have I used it?
I am very fortunate to teach Science, as well as PE to a year 8 group. In both lessons, I have given them a set routine to follow for each and every lesson. As a result I have seen some amazing results. In PE lessons, the routine goes as follows (example from a Rugby Union SOW);
- Students ask for equipment.
- Start pulse raiser.
- First students back set up grid for Dynamic warm-up.
- Set up passing drill, using same grid.
During the time it takes for the students to do this, I can set up the first learning activity.
The same goes for my Science lessons,
- Students line up outside classroom.
- Enter classroom, first students hand out exercise books.
- Students get homework planners out.
- Start answering bridge the gap questions in their exercise books.
During this time, I prepare experiments, write Learning objectives on the board, answer any pressing questions.
Since using this method, I have seen some great results. Students have been extremely proactive, organising other students, sharing learning from the previous learning, and preparing themselves for learning. They also know what to expect, when they arrive to my lessons.