Learning Behaviours

At Hill Top we have 8 learning behaviours which drive all of our learning:

Motivated

A motivated learner …

  • Is ready for a challenge
  • Is excited by learning new things
  • Wants to achieve
  • Can’t wait to ‘get stuck in’
  • Believes in their abilities
  • Learns because they WANT to, not because they HAVE to

Inquisitive

An inquisitive learner …

  • Asks lots of questions
  • Is ready to discover new things
  • Takes ownership of their learning – wants to know more!
  • Is curious
  • Is active in finding their own knowledge
  • Is always wondering ‘WHY?’ ‘HOW?’
  • Knows its ok to be wrong or have their opinions questioned by others

Creative

A creative learner …

  • Likes to try doing things in lots of different ways
  • Enjoys expressing their learning and their passions
  • Thinks of more than one way to solve a problem
  • Has the courage to take risks
  • Is energetic but focused
  • Can be an original thinker and do not fear being different

Resilient

A resilient learner …

  • Will never give up
  • Is kind to themselves even when they are struggling
  • Understands that making mistakes is part of high quality learning
  • Is fearless
  • Says ‘I can do this’  ‘I know that I will be successful’
  • Believes in themselves

Reflective

A reflective learner …

  • Looks back at their work and considers what went well
  • Makes changes and improvements
  • Can talk about situations or feelings that may be difficult and think of how things could have been dealt with in a better way
  • Think about what they already know
  • Plan what to do next
  • Support others in talking about their learning

Collaborative

A collaborative learner …

  • Can work with anyone
  • Understands what it means to be part of a team
  • Works successfully with others to reach a shared goal
  • Speaks kindly and positively, they encourage others
  • Always gets involved
  • Takes turn to speak and to listen
  • Shares responsibility with others

Mindful

A mindful learner …

  • Is ‘in the moment’
  • Recognises the emotions that they are feeling
  • Accepts that all emotions are normal
  • Understands that some emotions are positive and some are negative.
  • Can find calmness, even when they are feeling strong, negative emotions.
  • Speaks kindly to themselves and will often say ‘This feeling will pass’ ‘I am good, kind and deserve happiness’
  • Celebrates their emotional well-being

Socially Responsible

A socially responsible learner …

  • Cares deeply for the people around them, their community and the wider world
  • Works hard to keep others safe and healthy
  • Make choices that help others to have a better life
  • Is passionate about changing what is wrong
  • Wants to understand more about the world beyond what they understand already
  • Is not afraid to use their voice to express their beliefs