Implementation of the LEARNING CYCLE
We are committed to continue Systemic Improvement. Systemic means it is everyone's
responsibility to implement the Learning Cycle. We are using the Learning Cycle to identify,
document and monitor what works best for students in every classroom in every school. We have set high expectations and definite timelines for implementation of the learning Cycle. As a result curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development, and evidence of student successes are aligned to the reflective process of the Learning Cycle. Below is a summary of the work we will be doing this school year. Please take a moment and ask a teacher "How are you inspiring and engaging today's learners", your children.

What is a Learning Cycle
The WRPS Learning Cycle is a working model or process that teachers follow. It helps them provide a quality education in context with learning ensuring success for all students. Teachers are applying effective teaching research, through thoughtful and deliberate planning. The Learning Cycle outlines four Key Elements that teachers use to plan for student learning, 

Outcomes - are goals set by the province. They describe skills and knowledge a student is    expected to have at the end of a particular lesson, unit, or grade. Student learning improves when the student clea

rly understands what they need to know and can do. We are inviting parents to ask this question; "How can I tell if my child knows what the learner outcomes are at the beginning of each lesson?"

Practices - knowing the outcomes, teachers choose how they'll teach each concept. In WRPS, teachers are encouraged and supported in using practices that have been proven effective. The more students are engaged in their lessons, the more they will learn and understand what they need to know and be able to do. We are inviting parents to ask this question; "What can I do to help you engage my child in his/her school work?"

Assessment - while using proven teaching practices, teachers also find methods of assessment to help them understand how students are doing, such as observations of student work in class, homework assignments, group projects, student comments, and tests. Based on this knowledge, teachers adapt their teaching to address areas that might be challenging for individual students. Practice helps students learn, and not all assignments need to be given a mark to be considered important. We are inviting parents to ask this question; "What assignments were used to help my child understand what he/she needs to know and do?"

Evaluation - having adapted their teaching to the needs of individuals, teachers find students are more prepared to face a final exam or project. Evaluations are based on the outcomes set by the province. When teachers know that students understand the outcome a final assessment is given for grades. We are inviting parents to ask this question; "How will I know what assessments are practice and what assessments are for grades"