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Monday, 9 September 2013
Snippets to ponder this week...
Here are some wee 'snippets' to ponder over the next three days. Please choose one to comment on prior to Week 7 PLD which is happening in the Yellow Block 3:15 - 4:30 Enjoy!
Empowering children with choice is so important. This is also very true for Gifted and Talented students - by giving them choice and autonomy over what, where, how and when they do tasks provides them with motivation and reason to complete tasks to a higher standards. Choice also empowers children to challenge themselves, especially GATE children. Wondering - how can we alter our practice to encourage choice and flexibility?
Here is a short paragraph form "Understanding the Reggio Approach" by Linda Thornton and Pat Brunton. It touches on some of the above statements and how they relate to Reggio Inspired Teaching...
'One of the most striking features of Reggio centres is the physical environment and the use of light, space and colour. It is designed to maximise the potential of space and light, to be flexible and adaptable in use. The buildings provide spaces that are beautiful, personal and welcoming. Spaces are created which enable children to develop their potential, creative abilities and curiosity through exploration and research, alone, and with others.'
It has always been really important to get children moving and changing their environment, it is emotionally healthy and assists their learning. The increasing use of technology is great but some children take that as an opportunity to sit down in one spot and expect the world to come to them (which I guess it does in some ways). We need to use our new spaces in a way that children are moving around, and obviously outside as well, so they are getting social interaction and regular movement.
It has been a goal of mine this year to increase student choice with learning. It has been great to see how engagement improves when this is a focus. I've been suprised how even sometimes a simple choice results in such a difference in outcomes for learning.
I have looked at multiple intelligences at the start of the year when developing the class community but it is something I would like to develop further throughout the year. I think it's great for children to stretch themselves into other areas they may not be so comfortable with and to celebrate the strengths they do already have.
Lots of Reggio ideas here!!
ReplyDeleteEmpowering children with choice is so important. This is also very true for Gifted and Talented students - by giving them choice and autonomy over what, where, how and when they do tasks provides them with motivation and reason to complete tasks to a higher standards. Choice also empowers children to challenge themselves, especially GATE children.
ReplyDeleteWondering - how can we alter our practice to encourage choice and flexibility?
These statements ooze Reggio Inspired Teaching!
ReplyDeleteHere is a short paragraph form "Understanding the Reggio Approach" by Linda Thornton and Pat Brunton. It touches on some of the above statements and how they relate to Reggio Inspired Teaching...
'One of the most striking features of Reggio centres is the physical environment and the use of light, space and colour. It is designed to maximise the potential of space and light, to be flexible and adaptable in use. The buildings provide spaces that are beautiful, personal and welcoming. Spaces are created which enable children to develop their potential, creative abilities and curiosity through exploration and research, alone, and with others.'
It has always been really important to get children moving and changing their environment, it is emotionally healthy and assists their learning. The increasing use of technology is great but some children take that as an opportunity to sit down in one spot and expect the world to come to them (which I guess it does in some ways). We need to use our new spaces in a way that children are moving around, and obviously outside as well, so they are getting social interaction and regular movement.
ReplyDeleteFully agree!
DeleteIt has been a goal of mine this year to increase student choice with learning. It has been great to see how engagement improves when this is a focus. I've been suprised how even sometimes a simple choice results in such a difference in outcomes for learning.
ReplyDeleteI have looked at multiple intelligences at the start of the year when developing the class community but it is something I would like to develop further throughout the year. I think it's great for children to stretch themselves into other areas they may not be so comfortable with and to celebrate the strengths they do already have.
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