Weekly Subject Information

Subject Summary for Week Commencing 29.3.21

S4-6 pupils should follow work instructions issued whilst in school Monday/Tuesday and also on Teams.

Sessions with your Guidance Teacher

See Learning at Home booklet for details of S1-6 sessions this week

Learning at Home – Suggested Schedule

We recommend that each school day you should spend the following amount of time on learning:

S1-3 pupils – 3 hours recommended
S4-6 pupils – 4 hours recommended

You can of course spend more time on learning. Optional tasks and the ‘Idea of the Day’ can be used for additional learning.

We recommend that you create a daily learning schedule to help structure your day. Try to break learning up into blocks of 40 to 50 minutes and then take a 10 to 15 minute break. The template below can be downloaded to create your own schedule.

Learning Schedule Template – click here to download Download

Useful Study Support Resources

Study Techniques Download

Study Skills Guide Download

Remote Learning: Learner and Parent Responsibilities

Mintlaw Academy Online Learning Protocols (January 2021)

Roles & Responsibilities – Learners

Dedicate appropriate time to learning, as guided by your teacher(s)
Check appropriate online platforms, as directed by the school, for information on courses, assignments, activities and resources daily.
Identify an appropriate space to study/learn.
Submit all assignments in accordance with provided timeline and/or due dates.
Be mindful of your social and emotional well-being.

Roles & Responsibilities – Parents

Support their child / children in their learning by:

Providing an environment conducive to learning (access to technology, appropriate study space during daytime).
Engaging in conversations on posted materials / assignments / activities.
Monitoring time spent engaging in online and offline learning, including variables such as preferred learning times (morning, afternoon, evening). Too much screen time must be avoided.
Support emotional balance by providing ample room and time for reflection, physical activity, conversation, and down-time.

Please follow the link below for some useful advice about the learning platforms your children will be engaging with and using.http://bit.ly/ShireDigitalSupport