THE LEARNING DIP
Building Learners Who Stick With It.
BY UNLEASHING PERSONAL POTENTIAL
This course has been specifically designed for year 5 or year 6 students in order to build learners who apply themselves when things get tough. It encourages students to get in and out of the dip each day, and grow their brain! After all, learning is meant to be challenging.
As a result of the learning dip incursion, students will:
understand neuroplasticity (and the growth mindset)
become aware of the learning dip in their own lives
learn how to respond when they find learning and life challenging
be equipped with 4 strategies for moving beyond the dip
continually reflect on their learning and behaviour
change their language about learning challenges
participate in creating a classroom culture shift towards learning
discover how their example can influence others to persist, learn and grow
PART 1-
GROWING YOUR BRAIN
PART 2-
GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE LEARNING DIP
What does the course include?
1. One or two full days of student training with your year 5 or year 6 cohort. (two day model can be spaced out across the year)
2. Follow-up lessons (videos, discussion questions, learning activities) are provided by UPP and facilitated by classroom teachers. Allows teachers flexibility to select the timing and material for their particular students.
3. The learning journal (covering growth mindsets and the learning dip) can be used by students for the rest of their time at Primary school.
Session 1= Growing your Brain
Session 2= Getting in and out of the Learning Dip
Session 3= Setting and Striving for Targets OR The Learning Dip in Action (school to choose final session).
When is it available?
This program is only available to year 5 or 6 students, in Term 2 and 3, each school year.
““This year, our students participated in UPP’s highly engaging and motivating learning dip incursion. As a result, they have learned about ‘Growing with Grit’, and are more prepared to push themselves, give their best and take risks that help them get out of the learning pit.””
Expertly Designed Workshops
All UPP workshops are expertly designed by respected educator Luke McKenna and delivered by our team of highly trained specialists. Since 2015, these practical, engaging, and age-appropriate programs have positively impacted over 400,000 Australian students and are trusted by teachers and principals nationwide.
Engaging Learning Approach
We use a proven learning, action, reflection approach in every workshop, engaging students through videos, stories, interactive activities, reflection, teamwork, and partner sharing. For more details, check out our guarantee.
Follow-Up Resources for Teachers
Follow-up resources are provided for teachers after each workshop to reinforce key messages throughout the school year. These resources provide clear language and practical strategies to help continue your students’ learning in an engaging, consistent way.
Details and Pricing
The investment for this engaging and transformative incursion, including follow-up materials, is $22 + GST per student (minimums apply), plus travel expenses if applicable. Delivered at your school — by team members based in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne — this whole-cohort (one cohort only and 150 students maximum) workshop works best in a school hall or similar space.
Schools outside these areas may consider our online workshop option.
Contact Us
If you have questions about how our workshops can benefit your students, please contact Luke at 0407 677 253.
What our partner schools say
““We have received extremely positive feedback about UPP’s Learning Dip program for our year 6’s. The facilitation by the team was extremely well received by students and teachers.””
““Unleashing Personal Potential programs empower and engage primary school students with a direct and inspiring approach. Not the chalk and talk but rather engagement, action and reflection.””
““Yet again another wonderful day presented by UPP! The boys thoroughly enjoyed the day. We look forward to working with you again later this year!”
““UPP’s Learning Dip Lessons have had a massive impact across our school. The students are taking responsibility for their learning and they often surprise themselves with what they are capable of. The language of UPP has infiltrated all levels of learning in our school.””
““A great day that engaged the students from start to finish. It really reinforced our vision for learning. The group activities were well set up and both facilitators were fantastically engaging, getting the most out of our students.””
““Just like to thank you all for a great day. Our presenter, Peter, was sensational, witty and engaging. Organised, engaging and presented to the kids level. The kids enjoyed the day and learned a lot.””
““A vibrant and engaging presentation that captivated our students all day.””
““Our students were thoroughly engaged in thought provoking discussion and creative learning activities.””
““The whole day was well tailored for nurturing the whole child. Great strategies used.””
““Highly professional, very relevant material, age appropriate and fun.”
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