Personal Identity iExperience

Learner: Nisita Sharma                                                   Date: October 2015

Learning Area: iExperience - Identity                             Learning Coach: John Dyer

Learning Observed

A good afternoon of learning in which we discussed what identity is and what it means to each of us. I became involved in a conversation with Nisita and Neeha around our names, their meaning and whether our names impact on our identity. Nisita talked about the meaning behind her name and it’s cultural significance. We also discussed elements of our identity that we are born with vs those that are learned as we grow. Nisita demonstrated maturity and confidence when sharing her thoughts and opinions. Well Done!

Evidence of learning Neha and Nisita spoke with confidence about personal identity and what it means to them. What a great way to start the term. You can be very happy with yourselves. Well done.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles being demonstrated

Thinking - Making sense of information, experiences and ideas. Using language, symbols, and texts - Making sense of words, numbers and images. Managing self - knowing when to lead, when to follow and when to act independently. Relating to others - Interacting effectively in a range of contexts. Participating and contributing - Being actively involved in school and the community Curious Collaborative Connected Capable

Next Learning Steps

I would encourage Nisita to look more at the meaning of her name, its origin and the names of others. It would be interesting to see if there are any observable links between identity traits and names, and whether people become stereotypes of their names or whether it has nothing to do with it. Let’s see what results in the coming lessons!