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The learning circle: Learning assistant

A fictional school group explores equal parts using paper drawings. You play the learning assistant and work through 9 short levels, about 14 minutes in all. Where you start: A clear instruction names an action and shows what finishing looks like. The work connects to careers such as school teacher and special educator. It is free, and your reflection stays private.

Your path

Notice an idea, explain it and check understanding.

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The learning circle

  1. Easy startMake instructions usableStart this level
  2. Guided exampleWatch the approach
  3. Try a taskA clear instruction
  4. Try a taskA confusing picture
  5. Try a taskSupport without taking over
  6. Try a taskAn observation note
  7. Bring it togetherFinish it for them?
  8. Your reflectionPause and notice
  9. Look backWhat the work involved

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What does a learning assistant do in this activity?

A fictional school group explores equal parts using paper drawings.

Notice an idea, explain it and check understanding.

Where you start: A clear instruction names an action and shows what finishing looks like.

A worked situation: A worksheet says do this without naming the task.

  1. Name the action: shade equal parts.
  2. Show one example without completing the whole worksheet.

What are the levels?

  1. Make instructions usable, easy start, under a minute
  2. Watch the approach, guided example, 1 minute
  3. A clear instruction, try a task, 2 minutes
  4. A confusing picture, try a task, 2 minutes
  5. Support without taking over, try a task, 2 minutes
  6. An observation note, try a task, 2 minutes
  7. Finish it for them?, bring it together, 3 minutes
  8. Pause and notice, your reflection, 1 minute
  9. What the work involved, look back, under a minute

Which careers is this work part of?

  • School teacher

    Design learning, notice understanding and help students take a useful next step.

  • Special educator

    Support learning through recognised specialist preparation and accessible teaching.

The other role in this workplace: Teacher

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