This model, 'The Opoutere Learning Journey', was developed by the staff at Opoutere School. This constructivist approach was based on models such as Eisenberg and Berkowitz's (2004) ‘Big6™', Jamie McKenzie's (2000) ‘Research Cycle' and Trevor Bond's (2001) ‘SAUCE'. Staff  trialled implementation of the ‘The Opoutere Learning Journey' in their classrooms then modifications were made to arrive at the present model.

The Opoutere Learning Journey 

1. Set the Scene
   • Prior Knowledge
   • Motivation/Immersion
2. Task
   • The Question
   • Brainstorming
   • Subsidiary Questions
   • Plan of Attack
3. Find and Gather
   • Sources of Information
   • How to find Information
   • Accuracy/Currency
4. Sort/Sift/Analyse
   • Sort and Sift
   • Analyse
   • Apply to task 
5. Create and Communicate
   • Create a product
   • Communicate to others 
6. Evaluate
   • Evaluate Product and Process

Note: Review is a part of each stage of the process and the process is not often linear as review may require return to earlier stages.

Tip:

When teachers trialled this model they found students were having difficulty applying it independently. They found that making a visual representation of the model aided independent implementation. This idea was inspired by the work at Aberdeen School.

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