| Teacher Interview: Question 21: Which skills and capacities
are most developed by the use of loans? |
Conclusion: Of 33 suggested skills by 25 teachers, 39% (13)
highlighted "discussion" as the skill most developed by the loans. This was
followed by the skills of observation (27%) and questioning (21%). Drawing (6%) as well as
deduction (3%) and speaking & listening (3%) were also mentioned.
84% (21) of 25 teachers suggested 23 capacities developed by the loans. 30% (7) of
these capacities prioritised the development of students' awe and wonder. This was
followed closely by the students' increased enthusiasm for learning (22%), confidence in
the subject (17%) and depth of understanding of the curriculum area (17%). A developed
imagination (9%) and a new awareness (4%) were also suggested.
These responses demonstrate the power of the loans to stimulate - in particular - whole
class discussion as a physical focus for observation and questions. This cerebral response
is counterbalanced by a heightened spiritual sense of awe and wonder and a deepened
emotional intelligence affecting the students' enthusiasm, confidence, understanding,
awareness and imagination.
Summary of findings:
25 teachers were asked this question. These are their responses. 33
most developed skills were selected by 25 teachers. Of these skills:
- · 39% of the choices (13) were for the skill of discussion as the one most developed by
the use of loans: Teachers for whom this was the main skill were C, D, E, G, L, P, X and
Y; Teachers for whom this was a joint choice were J, K, M, T and V.
- · 27% of the choices (9) were for the skill of observation: Teachers for whom this was
the main skill were A, N and R; Teachers for whom this was a joint choice were J, K, M, S,
T and U.
- · 21% of the choices (7) were for the skill of questioning: Teachers for whom this was
the main skill were F, H, I, O and W; Teachers for whom this was a joint choice were K and
V.
- · 6% of the choices (2) were for the skill of drawing: Teachers for whom this was a
joint choice were U and S.
- · while another 6% (2) suggested "other" most developed skills such as:
deduction and speaking & listening: Teachers B and Q.
23 most developed capacities were selected by 21 teachers. Of these capacities:
- · 30% of the choices (7) were for the capacity for awe and wonder: Teachers C, D, F, J,
K, N and S.
- · 22% of the choices (5) were for the capacity for enthusiasm for learning: Teachers E,
G, I, M, O and W.
- · 17% of the choices (4) were for the capacity for confidence in approach to the
subject: Teachers R and Y
- · 17% of the choices (4) were for the capacity for understanding of the subject area:
Teachers A, H, P and Y (repeat).
- · 9% (2) suggested the capacity for the imagination under the category of
"other": Teachers L and U.
- · 4% (1) suggested "awareness" as a capacity that is developed by the loans:
Teacher B.
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| Teacher Interview: Question 21: Individual Answers: |
Key: A "user" is a school that already uses the loan
service. A "non-user" is a school that does not currently use the loan service.
1. Teacher A: User: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Discussion
Questioning
Drawing
We use all of these.
· Which one is most developed?
Observation
· Capacities:
Understanding of subject area
· Which one is most developed?
Understanding - because we can tell them but they see it when it's real.
2. Teacher B: User: Primary
· Which skills are most developed by the use of loans?
Observation
Discussion
Questioning
Other: Awareness (rather than awe and wonder) Analysing/Deduction
· Which one is most developed?
Deduction. Children don't often have the opportunity to do this in other areas.
3. Teacher C: User: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Discussion
· Which one is most developed?
Discussion.
· Capacities:
Awe and wonder
· Which one is most developed?
Awe and wonder.
4. Teacher D: User: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Discussion
· Which one is most developed?
Discussion.
· Capacities:
Awe and wonder
· Which one is most developed?
Awe and wonder. They are fascinated with some of the loans - that they are really old
and from another country. This is not the same with the replicas.
5. Teacher E: User: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Discussion
· Which one is most developed?
Discussion
· Capacities:
Enthusiasm for learning
· Which one is most developed?
Enthusiasm for learning. They really enjoy seeing them.
6. Teacher F: User: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Questioning
· Which one is most developed?
Questioning
· Capacities:
Awe and wonder
Enthusiasm for learning
· Which one is most developed?
Awe and wonder
7. Teacher G: User: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Discussion
Questioning
Drawing least
Also the idea of chronology and imagination/creativity.
· Which one is most developed?
They provoke discussion - they talk in groups.
· Capacities:
Enthusiasm for learning
· Which one is most developed?
Enthusiasm for learning.
8. Teacher H: User: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Discussion
Questioning
· Which one is most developed?
Questioning. It is rare to have something to raise questions about.
· Capacities:
Awe and wonder
Understanding of subject area
· Which one is most developed?
Understanding
9. Teacher I: User: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Discussion
Questioning
· Which one is most developed?
Questioning - it leads to discussion.
· Capacities:
Enthusiasm for learning
· Which one is most developed?
Enthusiasm
10. Teacher J: User: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Discussion
Handling, thinking, imagining, research and drawing skills all follow on from these
other skills.
· Capacities:
Awe and wonder
· Which one is most developed?
Awe and wonder
11. Teacher K: User: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation The loans get them really looking.
At this age, there is a lot of learning by handling.
· Capacities:
Awe and wonder
· Which one is most developed?
Awe and wonder - when they find out what something is, its "Wow!"
12. Teacher L: Non-user: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Discussion
Thinking and research skills
· Capacities:
Imagining
13. Teacher M: Non-user: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Discussion
· Which one is most developed?
Observation and discussion go hand in hand.
· Capacities:
Awe and wonder Maybe if it was Salisbury Cathedral!
Enthusiasm for learning Some can find history boring and seeing an artefact they then
become enthused. There is also the mystery of unpacking it.
· Which one is most developed?
Enthusiasm for learning
14. Teacher N: Non-user: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Questioning
· Which one is most developed?
Observation
· Capacities:
Awe and wonder
Enthusiasm for learning
· Which one is most developed?
Awe and wonder
15. Teacher O: Non-user: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Questioning
The artefacts bring about an opening of a whole range of questions. They raise
questions in their minds - awareness and thinking skills are developed. When they saw the
posser they went on to think "There was no washing machine - what other things did
they not have?"
· Which one is most developed?
The stimulation of questioning skills.
· Capacities:
Enthusiasm for learning
· Which one is most developed?
I want my teachers always to encourage an enthusiasm for learning. I want the
students to leave here with a belief in themselves as learners. Anyone can ask a question.
It is about lifelong learning. I want them to see adults learning. That is why we have
adult courses at the school.
16. Teacher P: Non-user: Primary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Discussion
Questioning
· Which one is most developed?
Discussion
· Capacities:
Enthusiasm for learning
Understanding of subject area
· Which one is most developed?
Understanding of the subject area
17. Teacher Q: User: Secondary
Which skills are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Questioning
· Which one is most developed?
Speaking and listening - which I would say was the most important
18. Teacher R: User: Secondary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
· Which one is most developed?
Observation
· Capacities:
Confidence in approach to subject area
· Which one is most developed?
Confidence. Having the object makes them more visually aware. They start from a solid
basis.
19. Teacher S: User: Secondary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Drawing
· Which one is most developed?
Observation and drawing. We can look at the colour, etc. There is nothing
like looking at the real thing...or a replica.
· Capacities:
Awe and wonder
· Which one is most developed?
Awe and wonder.
20. Teacher T: User: Secondary
What skills are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation They can see things in detail. They can see how things were. It reinforces
things that they have been taught.
Discussion Communication is improved. They can talk about something in their sight.
21. Teacher U: User: Secondary
What skills are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Drawing
Imagining and research skills.
22. Teacher V: Non-user: Secondary
What skills are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Discussion
Questioning
23. Teacher W: Non-user: Secondary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Discussion
Questioning
Drawing
· Which one is most developed?
Questioning. They have no confidence and the loans encourage their
questioning and vocabulary.
· Capacities:
Enthusiasm for learning If they can't see they don't understand and they lose it.
24. Teacher X: Non-user: Secondary
Which skills are most developed by the use of loans?
Discussion
Questioning
Which one is most developed?
Discussion of the past. It has relevance because the past is there in the
present.
25. Teacher Y: Non-user: Secondary
Which skills/capacities are most developed by the use of loans?
· Skills:
Observation
Discussion
Questioning Not at Y7, later maturation
Drawing
· Which one is most developed?
Discussion
Capacities:
Awe and wonder No. They are over-stimulated already.
Confidence in approach to subject area
Understanding of subject area
· Which one is most developed?
Confidence and understanding
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