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Learning Behaviours

At Hill Top we have 6 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
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