Annotated Learning Task Sequence

1. Creating a Learning Sequence

2. Learning Sequences
A Learning Sequence is a series of Learning Items which complement each
other. A Learning Sequence might include items which represent a learning
topic from different perspectives, or might encompass a number of linked
activities. A teacher can provide opportunities for students to complete a variety
of types of activities by creating different Learning Items within a single Learning
Sequence.

3. The following is an example of a Learning Sequence titled “In the News”, an
English unit looking at local issues in the media.
1 Create a folder for the Learning Sequence
This folder can include a Teacher Overview and / or a Student Overview.
This overview can describe the purpose of the learning sequence, what is
to be achieved and establish learning goals
It can also include any curriculum standards or assessment information
the teacher wants the students to be aware of at the beginning of the
sequence.

4. 2 Discussion Learning Item: Local News Discussion
This example “In the News” begins with a discussion to prompt
inquiry and to establish common understandings.
The teacher provides local newspapers and links to media
websites that contain local issues.
The teacher poses questions for the students to discuss before
and during the learning sequence.

5. 3 Task Learning Item: Considering Key Issues
This offline task gives instructions for students to work in groups
using the Six Thinking Hats and consider one issue identified
through the discussion.
Students are asked to explore an issue by using the 6 Thinking
Hats to brainstorm solutions for the issue.
The teacher makes Observations on students working in teams.

6. 4 Journal Learning Item: Research Journal
Once each student has decided on a local issue, the Journal is used
to compile research and further resources about the issue.
Students can develop their own questions for investigation, research
relevant information from a range of sources and make judgements
about its worth.
Teachers can participate in the journal through providing specific
feedback to students on their learning to cultivate higher order
thinking, monitor progress and ensure a progression of learning.

7. 5 Submission Learning Item: Local Issue Article
In this Submission, students are asked to use all the information
collected from their research journal to write a newspaper article on their
local issue.
The genre of newspaper writing would have been taught, modelled and
exemplars provided to the students.
Students submit their article by writing directly into the Rich Text Editor
or writing it elsewhere and attaching it as a file.

8. Task Learning Item: Local Issue Presentation
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The offline presentation of the local issue is being assessed against
VELS for speaking and listening.
Students are required to present an oral presentation based on 5 slides
and answer any questions from the class
Students are asked to self-assess their performance against a rubric
supplied at the beginning of the task.

9. Summary of Learning Sequence
A Discussion is used to engage students
and identify common understandings and
starting point for learning
A Task is used to provide students with a
offline group activity to further explore an
issue
A Journal is used for students to compile
research and elaborate on information over
time
A Submission is used for students to submit
a piece of work culminating from work
completed in previous learning items
A Task is used for an oral presentation of
learning at the end of the sequence

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