Policy Statement
SelfDesign Learning Foundation (SDLF) is committed to supporting learners in their role during K-9.
Definitions
Learning Consultant (LC) – is a B.C. certified teacher. The LC provides educational leadership and is responsible for planning, directing, assessing, and reporting on the learner’s educational program. This is done in cooperation and collaboration with the grade K-9 learner, and with input, where appropriate, from the parent/guardian, support provider(s) and/or other learning team member(s).
Observing for Learning process – acts as the base for communications and interactions between grade K-9 learner and LC, with support from parent/guardian, support provider(s) and/or other learning team member(s) as appropriate, to dialogue and reflect upon the development and progress of the learner as well as building relationships among the learning team. It is fundamental to the conversations that live at the heart of our program.
Policy
SelfDesign Learning Foundation will put guidelines in place for learners who take responsibility for their own Observing for Learning communications.
Protocol
The following are the guidelines in place for learners who take responsibility for their own Observing for Learning communications:
- Collaborate with your LC and your parent(s)/guardian(s) to help develop your learning plan, providing your LC with insight into your passions, interests, learning styles, work habits, and goals for the educational process. In this way your learning plan can be personalized.
- Inform your LC of resources and services that you have successfully used in the past and/or that you prefer for the present.
- Reflect on your learning and communicate weekly with your LC to discuss progress and needs.
- Request changes to the learning plan when you want them, including the addition of activities and events (e.g., workshops, classes, field trips).
Related Documents
- K-9 Role of the Learning Consultant Policy.
- K-9 Role of the Parent/Guardian Policy.
- K-9 Role of the Support Provider Policy.