Personal Learning Checklists (PLCs) feature lists of all required learning for a unit or course: students run through the list, indicating for each topic how confident they feel in relation to it and how secure their learning is.
 
Personal learning checklists are a fantastic example of self-regulated learning and metacognition since students can use them to monitor and evaluate their learning and then plan and regulate it accordingly.
 
This download includes four PLC templates: teachers need simply need to add the list of topics for their respective subjects and they are ready to go. On the reverse side of each learning checklist is a series of metacognitive reflection tasks and target-setting activities: this enhances the usefulness of the learning checklist and helps students to use of their self-monitoring and evaluation work to steer, direct  and regulate learning.
 
Personal Learning Checklists should be used by all teachers in all subjects: they are especially useful in subjects where students are preparing for formal summative assessments [exams] and, ideally, the list of topics on the checklist should be faithful to the exam specification they are using.
 
The Personal Learning Checklists (PLCs) resource offers a structured and effective way for students to engage in self-regulated learning and metacognition by monitoring, evaluating, and planning their learning. This download includes four editable PLC templates, which teachers can customise with their subject-specific topics. Each checklist allows students to assess their confidence and understanding of topics and includes metacognitive reflection tasks and target-setting activities on the reverse side. Especially useful for subjects with formal assessments, these checklists help students connect their self-monitoring with actionable strategies to improve learning outcomes.
 
It is important for teachers to integrate the use of PLCs into their practice because doing so:
Supports metacognitive practices by enabling students to monitor their understanding and confidence across topics.
Encourages self-regulated learning by combining evaluation with actionable target-setting tasks.
Tailored for exam preparation, aligning directly with subject specifications for focused revision.
Provides flexibility with editable templates for use across all subjects and units.
Enhances learning engagement by helping students take ownership of their academic progress and improvement strategies.
 
Please note: the preview images depict completed templates for illustrative purposes, teachers will need to add topics for their respective subjects/units before using the PLCs.