The Circle of Learning

Learning Activities	Levels 1 and/or 2 Learning Outcomes Demonstrated During the Learning Activities
Beginnings of problem-solving about bullying: Learners describe the problem of bullying, based on what they have said during the talking circle and what they have heard others say in the interviews. Learners analyze the situation by describing why it is a problem and who it affects. They also discuss how people have been affected by bullying. As a group, learners identify what goal they have concerning bullying. What, specifically, do they want to accomplish?	Speaking Level 1 Learners will share or present information in familiar situations in order to practise public discussion. Listening Level 2 Learners will demonstrate that listening is an active process of constructing meaning. Lifelong Learning Learners will demonstrate critical and creative thinking strategies to solve problems and make decisions.
Gathering more information about bullying: Levels 2 and 3 learners can search for simple graphs and charts from magazines (e.g., Maclean's) and websites showing statistics about bullying in Canada. They can also try to find out how different schools and day cares have learned to deal with the issue. Level 1 learners can develop more specific questions to ask local experts (e.g., school guidance counsellors, day care counsellors) about how to deal with bullying, and then record the answers on video or audio tape as appropriate. All learners will observe a playground during this phase to gather more information about the bullying they see happening and how children or adults solve the problem.	Reading Level 2 Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the elements of non-fiction and simple documents to improve critical thinking skills and for public discussion. Speaking Level 2 Learners will speak in conversation, discussion, or small groups in new situations for practical purposes. Listening Level 2 Learners will demonstrate that listening is an active process of constructing meaning. Learners will listen with empathy in order to improve daily interactions. Observing and Viewing Level 1 Learners will observe for practical purposes and social skills development. Numeracy Level 2 Learners will demonstrate knowledge of data interpretation. Lifelong Learning Learners will direct their own learning for personal empowerment. Learners will use technology to communicate and find information for daily interactions and applications.

Learning Activities

Levels 1 and/or 2 Learning Outcomes Demonstrated During the Learning Activities

Beginnings of problem-solving about bullying:

Learners describe the problem of bullying, based on what they have said during the talking circle and what they have heard others say in the interviews.
Learners analyze the situation by describing why it is a problem and who it affects. They also discuss how people have been affected by bullying.
As a group, learners identify what goal they have concerning bullying. What, specifically, do they want to accomplish?

Speaking Level 1

Learners will share or present information in familiar situations in order to practise public discussion.

Listening Level 2

Learners will demonstrate that listening is an active process of constructing meaning.

Lifelong Learning

Learners will demonstrate critical and creative thinking strategies to solve problems and make decisions.

Gathering more information about bullying:

Levels 2 and 3 learners can search for simple graphs and charts from magazines (e.g., Maclean's) and websites showing statistics about bullying in Canada. They can also try to find out how different schools and day cares have learned to deal with the issue.
Level 1 learners can develop more specific questions to ask local experts (e.g., school guidance counsellors, day care counsellors) about how to deal with bullying, and then record the answers on video or audio tape as appropriate.
All learners will observe a playground during this phase to gather more information about the bullying they see happening and how children or adults solve the problem.

Reading Level 2

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the elements of non-fiction and simple documents to improve critical thinking skills and for public discussion.

Speaking Level 2

Learners will speak in conversation, discussion, or small groups in new situations for practical purposes.

Listening Level 2

Learners will demonstrate that listening is an active process of constructing meaning.

Learners will listen with empathy in order to improve daily interactions.

Observing and Viewing Level 1

Learners will observe for practical purposes and social skills development.

Numeracy Level 2

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of data interpretation.

Lifelong Learning

Learners will direct their own learning for personal empowerment.

Learners will use technology to communicate and find information for daily interactions and applications.