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• tPOL PLP Declaration
  • “Thank you for coming to my presentation of learning. I am the expert on my own learning. I am also responsible and accountable for my own learning. You can expect me to give an honest evaluation of my progress. We will discuss my strengths and opportunities for growth. Thank you in advance for listening and for offering feedback that I can use to improve as a learner.”

 

So, the big question for this tPOL is: How can I showcase evidence to demonstrate that PLP Success Behaviours have prepared me to advance to the next grade?

This year has been a huge learning curve for me. I’ve changed how I approach my studies, altered my routines, and expanded my thinking. There have been plenty of highs and lows, and I’ve learned from all of them. For the next 7 minutes, I want to share some of the most impactful moments from my PLP journey this year that help answer the driving question.

First, let’s talk about agency, specifically accepting feedback.

Destination Imagination

My DI group worked well together; we communicated effectively, met up in our free time, and got first place in the first tournament. However, in the second tournament, we came in second. We thought we didn’t need to do much to improve, which let us down. Overall, my group and I learned that we should always look for ways to get better, even when we do well the first time.
Evidence:

Indian Nationalism Project

In my Indian Nationalism project, I received a lot of feedback on my initial draft. I got many suggestions to help me meet the criteria, ans well as making my visuals more engaging. I made these revisions to make my final product go above and beyond. The final version was much better, and I was really proud of the improvements I made!

Evidence:

 

Next, we have engagement, particularly my enthusiasm for learning.

Alberta Book Project

The Alberta Book Project was definitely a highlight of my year. My interest in Alberta’s history and culture motivated me to do thorough research and add creative touches. The final product received positive feedback from peers and teachers, showcasing my enthusiasm for learning.

Evidence: 

 

Science Seeing Double Project

In the Seeing Double project, I created a stop motion video on mitosis that accurately displayed the phases while making the content engaging and fun. My teacher commended me for my depth of knowledge and creativity.

I also demonstrated leadership in the Sparks Fly project!

Another key behaviour is self-regulation, specifically staying focused. Staying focused on long-term projects has been crucial for my success.

Comic Book Project

Creating “Shadows of the Somme” required a lot of planning and focus. By setting clear goals and deadlines, I managed to stay dedicated and produce a rewarding final product.

Evidence: 

Now, let’s talk about my growth over time. I created a little chart to illustrate my progress throughout the years of high school, including how I continue to grow during the summer break and beyond.

Chart:

Explain chart

Something that I want to really work on next year

-public speaking

-class participation (answering questions, asking questions, communicating more with my peers.)

-asking for more help

Achievements/Grades

I’m really proud of my grades this year, especially my extending marks. These grades reflect my dedication and hard work. Here’s a snapshot of my achievements: 

Learning Plan

Since my mPOL, I have simplified my learning plan to make it easier to follow. This helped me focus on my goals and track my progress more effectively. While I achieved many of my objectives, there are still areas I need to work on next year!

Conclusion

Reflecting on this year, I’m really proud of how far I’ve come. I’ve embraced feedback, shown enthusiasm for learning, and maintained focus on my goals. These behaviours have prepared me well for moving on to the next grade. I’m excited to continue growing and achieving even more next year.

Thank you for taking the time to hear about my learning journey. This concludes my tPOL presentation, and I’m happy to answer any questions you might have.

 

Welcome & POL Declaration

Welcome, (introductions) and thank you all for being here today! Before I get into the nitty gritty of my grade 9 year so far- I must do the ✨POL Declaration✨.

Thank you for coming to my presentation of learning, I am the expert on my own learning. I am also responsible and accountable for my own learning. You can expect me to give an honest evaluation of my progress. We will discuss my strengths and opportunities for growth. Thank you in advance for listening and for offering feedback that I can use to improve as a learner.

 

This year so far! ✌️

The first semester of PLP 9 flew by. It pushed me, as both a person and a student, almost as much as I pushed myself. Reflecting on how grade 8 went, it was kind of a warm-up, this year was about applying myself, and achieving my goals. The projects I will talk about today are projects that I am very proud of, and I and comfortable and confident in the fact that they showcase myself as a hardworking student. Before we dive into these accomplishments, let’s revisit the base of all my learning: ✨My Learning Plan✨

 

My Learning Plan: 

We started grade 9 with the completion of our Learning Plans, which I think is a super important part on how I am achieving the learning goals I want to. Through this reflective exercise, I’ve found myself to be an enthusiastic learner, I seek knowledge but I also aim to help and uplift my class mates. I also noticed the room for growth in the agency success behaviour. I believe that I set realistic goals, however I can work on seeking help when I need it.

 

How can I sharpen my Learning Plan to ensure I will reach my learning goals by the end of this school year?

I believe that I can help myself out here by simplifying my learning plan. There are so many words, and so much to look at that it is hard to pin point the things I really need to work on. So in order to sharpen it and make it easier to read, I can put it in bullet points, and only include the important details.

 

How have I demonstrated Growth as a Learner so Far This Year?

So far this year we have done many projects, most of them focussing on telling a story through either text, videos, photos or all three! I believe I showed and demonstrated growth in all three of my PLP classes this year, and I even took what I learnt to my other non PLP classes/other activities!

Humanities: Humanities is such a big subject, covering both English and history. When I first joined PLP, I didn’t think I would be a big fan of humanities as I don’t know much about history. I have actually really enjoyed this class through both grade 8 and 9, I have learnt a ton, and have pushed myself in this class. I notice myself getting really into some of the things we learn in the subject and I even go home and dig deeper into it. One project from this year that I am proud of has got to be my multi-touch book from our Alberta trip! This book really helps showcase my design skills. I wanted to make it look good and simple, yet still have ALOT of information. I also wanted to make sure it was organized and user friendly. One thing that demonstrates my growth as a learner would definitely be my interviews in Alberta. This made me stretch my comfort zone by a ton, and it was a really good thing for me! I also learnt how to do stop-motion in our recent Frankenstuffy project, so that is another way I have grown as a learner!

 

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Science: I had science in the first semester which feels like forever ago, however there are a few science projects that we did that have stuck with me. These projects stuck with me because I either went out of my comfort zone, or I really enjoyed it and was proud of my work! One specific project that I will be reflecting on today is something that demonstrates growth, and a way that I went to an extending level. This is my element choice, I chose Iron andI took a few notes on it. I think this part of science really helped me elevate my note taking abilities to create clear organized and meaningful notes:

Maker: In maker we focused ALOT on videography and cinematic skills. I grew so much in this class and I actually took what I learnt and have used it in many ways since. The project that I am most proud of is my Run Video, because it does a good job at showcasing what I worked hard on. I think it looks really good and I am proud of it! I was also put into a group where I was a leader, I helped my group and also kind of ran the run video! I also have a project that I feel has room for growth. And that is the thrill us video, I think we have lots of room to grow in this both in our videography, but also our acting. I wasn’t stoked with our end product and I had a better image in my mind. 

Thrill Us video 🔼

Run video 🔽

I think the Run video also demonstrates teamwork, and revision quite well!

 

DI: I used everything I learnt and brought it into our DI activity! I used my video skills, my photo skills, my creativity, my leadership, and much more. My DI experience demonstrates revision, teamwork, and responsibility very well! That is one example of how I use the things I learn in a positive way!

 

Looking Ahead: Goals and Strategies

Moving into the rest of the year I have a few plans to help myself improve as a learner. This involves: Sharpening My Learning Plan: shortening it, and making it easier to understand but still including those important details. I also plan to continue putting 100 percent into my work, as well as being prepared for class.

Conclusion

Overall, so far this year has been full of challenges, learning, and growth. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has to offer. Thank you all again for being here and listening to me talk, now its your turn! I now invite you to ask any question that you may have, and to comment on anything you wish:)