Deep Learning

“Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.”

Chinese proverb.

Whilst we know and understand the importance of student performance in national tests, examinations and qualifications, learning cannot be limited to these; Deep Learning involves wider world skills and techniques to support future learning and roles.

At Outwood Grange Academy deep learning is driven by:

•    Teaching
•    Learning
•    Voice
•    Assessment for Learning
•    Literacy and Numeracy
•    Motivation and extending learning

Deep Learning does not just refer to the above areas but is an approach to study.  Deep and Surface are two approaches derived from research by Marton and Säljö (1976) and since elaborated by Ramsden (1992), Biggs (1987, 1993) and Entwistle (1981), among others.

Learners may be classified as “deep” or “surface”.  They are not attributes of individuals, one person may use both approaches at different times, they may also have preference to one rather than the other.  To be a lifelong learner ready for the 21st century a “deeper” approach to learning is required if students are to compete in the ever changing economic world we live in.

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