Welcome to Grade 10 Applied English Mrs. D. Wittmann Room 300
No Shortcuts to Quality Learning Learning what needs to be learned to make it to the next level is not always easy. Much of what needs to be learned beyond the primary grades is challenging. For those of us not talented in particular fields, it can be really difficult. There's little to be gained by sugar-coating this reality. Despite what some may say, not all learning can be made easy and school is not always fun. In the early years, yes, much of what goes on is fun. And there are certainly many opportunities for enjoyment in school and classroom life, especially if one has good teachers. But let's not kid ourselves and others by pretending that learning algebra, calculus and other demanding material is fun. It's hard work. Yet learning difficult material is satisfying in itself.
Mastering the knowledge and skills taught in middle, high school and beyond can be innately rewarding. It builds satisfaction and pride. It yields a sense of accomplishment that is far more rewarding than making progress without trying. Most rewarding of all is that learning is something we ultimately do by ourselves and for ourselves. Others help. Parents and friends are important; good teachers invaluable. Ultimately, though, learning is a personal accomplishment, a private success that makes all the effort worthwhile. When we succeed in learning something challenging, we know we've done well. We know we're ready for the next level. We're better prepared to really succeed in life. And we know we didn't cut any corners (Allison, Derek).
LITERACY RANKING Rank the elements of literacy according to your strengths: (1 being the strongest) __________ Reading __________ Writing __________ Speaking __________ Listening Think about how you can improve your weaker areas.
Desire2Learn (D2L) https://wcdsb.elearningontario.ca USER NAME: Last 5 digits of your Student Identification Number + the first 3 letters of your last name Name: Jane Smith SIN: 327-800-351 00351smi PASSWORD: Birthdate = June 3, 2000 mmddyyyy 07032000 Note - The leading zero (0) is required where necessary
The Dropbox DROPBOX Instructions: Please learn 1. CLICK on the assignment title (in the Dropbox) 2. CLICK Add a File 3. CLICK Upload 4. Locate the file 5. CLICK Add 6. CLICK Submit 7. CLICK Done (This last step is very important!)
"If we help kids accept mistakes as a healthy and necessary part of learning then we are doing them a favour" (Hunter, Latham).
The Learning Curve The S-shaped learning curve is most obvious when someone learns a highly complex task. The initial part of the curve rises slowly as a person becomes familiar with basic components of a skill. The steep ascending phase occurs when there is enough experience with rudiments or simple components to start "putting it all together." Rapid progress follows until the skill "hits a ceiling" or stabilizes at a high level.