Characteristics of Effective Learning (COEL) - Quick Reference Cards

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The Characteristics of Effective Learning (COEL) including free COEL quick reference cards

When early years providers observe children during adult-led and child initiated play, it is important to note what the child can and cannot yet do and how the child learns.

When we know what the child can and cannot yet do we are able to plan for their future learning.

There are 3 learning characteristics:

Playing and exploring
Active learning
Creating and thinking critically

You will find comprehensive guidance to the learning the Characteristics of Effective Learning in this series of COEL guides:

We have also produced a set of COEL Quick Reference Cards to further support practitioners when observing, assessing and planning for children’s learning characteristics.

The COEL Quick Reference Cards can be printed, laminated and attached to a lanyard or hung on a hook… they provide easily accessible information about the learning characteristics for all practitioners in a quick reference format.