Learner: Suri and Katara     Learning Coach: Abby Morgan            Date: 2 March 2015

Learning Area: Literacy - New Zealand Sign Language

Learning Observed

Today during literacy time Katara and Suri found the New Zealand Sign Language alphabet sheet and together were practicing signing the alphabet. As they were flipping through the sheets they were assisting each other with the recognition of the letters and helping to ensuring the correct sign was used. They both were able to quickly identify the letter in English and New Zealand Sign Language, and had more time been available this learning could have been extending to creating words.

Evidence of learning

Suri and Katara were enjoying using the flip chart to develop their knowledge of New Zealand Sign Language.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Suri and Katara were applying the Key Competency of Relating to Others, Using Language Symbols and Texts, as well as Thinking. Both Katara and Suri were having to apply their knowledge of both the New Zealand Sign Language alphabet and the English alphabet. They were relating to others and applying the school principle of collaborating through their sharing of ideas and working cooperatively together.

Next Learning Steps

Begin to introduce New Zealand Sign Language words. Learn their names in New Zealand Sign Language. Learn to introduce themselves in New Zealand Sign Language.