It was interesting learning about the create side of the Manaiakalani pedagogy. The mention of us all being a lifelong kindergarten group puts a different look on the the learning aspect and makes so much sense. What an awesome way to look at it!! How being hands on makes the mind work and empowers the learners, through exploring and discovering. Its about creating with purpose, giving the kids the right to be creative in their education space.
Something that also resonated was the mention of Elwyn Richardson. It was at the kura I work at that he actually began his innovative pedagogy. Our school follows his approach, we even follow his natural environmental philosophy he influenced. By following this our school has been fortunate enough to be finalists for a Prime Minister award - for Excellence in Environmental and Sustainability Education.
Overall today was amazing!! I feel a lot more confident within myself, by having a better understanding of what DFI is and what is expected of us.
Again we touched on more interesting tools that can make not only ourselves but also our tamariki so much more enriched when it comes to teachings and learning's.
Tena koe Jonella
ReplyDeleteI've seen the amazing outdoor classroom that your school has built, it looks like such a fun space for the kids. What a wonderful project for them to be involved in. You're blog is looking great Jonella, you should be so proud of how much you have learned already and we're only at week 3 :)
Nga mihi