Independent Study
At Corsham6th we pride ourselves in developing independent, self-starting and well informed students. Much of the pastoral programme and teaching is based around students managing their time effectively to stay healthy and positive.
We use a combination of strategies including the VESPA mindset and also PiXL Post-16 Independence. Our Core and tutorial Programme place a great emphasis on what makes an excellent independent learner. This includes strategies and approaches for students to adopt.
We follow the VESPA mindset model during tutor time.
Vision
Effort
Systems
Practice
Attitudes
Further information at https://www.vespamindset.com/
Our purpose built Sixth Form Centre is open from 7.30am until 6pm and provides students with a high quality learning and research space, equipped with a suite of laptops.
Teachers reward students for their independent study through our C6th Independence rewards scheme. See examples below:
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C6th 3 points |
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Attending revision sessions |
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Attending Common Room after school to complete work |
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Evidence of Working in a group/pair to test knowledge and understanding |
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Silent/independent study – tutor time |
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Creating Revision resources |
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One-to-one discussions with subject teacher |
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Evidence of ‘Futures’ research and planning |
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Clear evidence of preparation for EPQ supervisions. |
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C6th 9 points |
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Handing in extra work for marking |
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Evidence of deeper learning – e.g. annotated articles from journals/periodicals/literature |
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Writing exam questions under timed conditions |
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Using past exam questions and planning answers |
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Marking own work to a mark scheme |
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Evidence of mentoring another student in school |
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Establishing work experience opportunity |
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Metacognition |