Personal+Learning+Plan+(PLP)

Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Personal Learning Plan is a continuous, open and working document that is written for Aboriginal students at any Public School in NSW. Every Aboriginal child that attends a Public School in NSW must have a PLP. This PLP is not only academic but also social as well. The teacher of the class the Aboriginal child is in works with the Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO), and parents to complete this plan. This can be done through meetings, formal and informal conversations and a communication book. The main aim of the PLP is to get to know the child, their family and how they live at home. The PLP should include: the child’s name, home address, who they live with and how they are related, who is very special to them, what they are good at/enjoy (according to the child and parent), how they come to school, what they like about school (according to the child and parents), out of and in school cultural experiences, how the school can assist with identification and cultural experiences, and the parents expectations of the education system both academically and socially. Positives: - Provides the class teacher with correct and informative knowledge of the child and their back ground - Helps the teacher plan for individual students - Is helping to bridge the gap of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal students in education - Provides and identifies services available to the family - Identifies cultural importance and experiences Negatives: - Time consuming - Parents could find it invasive - Teachers may take over and not allow for parents and AEO to be a part of the process and plan If these plans were to be written correctly and implemented appropriately they would help in the closing of the gap between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal students in education. Having extra support available for the teacher, student and their family would help the student not only academically but also socially within the school. Public School, NSW
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