Carr and Lee (2019), in their book Learning Stories in Practice, suggest there should be a fifth dimension when dealing with formative assessment. So, alongside
A, for agency
B, for breadth
C, for continuity
D, for distribution
We should also consider
E, for emotion.
In doing so, they discuss the place of love in the learning process, saying
“This is central to learning not only in the early years … It is the major ingredient that determines whether children will engage with A, B, C and D”
Is it possible to design learning to foster love? I think so. What clues have your learners given you about what gets them excited? Those clues are your in; those things have a place in school if you want to bring love into the learning.