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// “They liked the idea of having input. Even though they were bored at times, I think in the end they were happy with the outcome. You were more confident. I think you spent a bit too long at the beginning on the values statements though – you went off on a tangent & lost them… I think you got them with the option of Master Chef.” // **Wednesday 22 July 2009.** // “This is the second unit in the program. Students have worked in the kitchen in teams for 3 weeks already and know each other. In this unit students will do a practical investigation related to methods of cookery with information provided in class and a mini research made by them. Students will apply the information investigated in a practical activity, they will need to apply safety and OH&S procedures when cooking their dishes as covered in Unit 1 and later will reflect on their performance and present a PowerPoint evaluation report of the activity where they need to include photos // … ” ** Extract from Food Studies unit program 2009  ** · ** What does my learner already know? ** · ** Where does my learner need to be? ** · ** How does my learner best learn? ** · ** What resources do I have at my disposal? ** · ** What will be the learning journey? ** · ** Who will do what? ** · ** How will I check to see my learner has achieved the defined outcomes? ** · ** How will I inform the learner of their own progress? **
 * Graduate teachers use their developing knowledge of students, content and pedagogy to establish clear, achievable learning goals for their students. **
 * Establishing clear goals for students’ achievement according with the curriculum makes the planning of classes, assessments and reports much more productive. **
 * Responding to the needs of the students and giving them the opportunity to have an input into their program was a good strategy for students’ overall interest in the subject (year 11 Food Studies, semester 2/2009) **
 * __ Year 11 Mentor comment: __**
 * __ Writing programs makes me understood how incorporate developing knowledge: __**
 * Also using the 8 learning management questions (LMQ) when writing programs helped me establish clear goals for students. **