The active and creative ways in which children learn and make sense of their world (their schemes) can be nurtured and supported when adults 'seed' play environments with appropriate resources. Call me to talk about SchemaPlay! 0409 034 692
Cofacilitation: Managing individuals and the group
Facilitators need to manage individuals and the group. And this is one of the advantages of cofacilitation!
Cofacilitation: Managing structures and processes
One of the simple, but overlooked, ways of improving the experience of cofacilitation is to 'walk the talk': to develop guidelines, structures and processes that mirror your work with the group. Want to know more? Call me!
Inquiry-led learning: there is still a requirement to teach
Inquiries do not exist as a set of wondrous learning experiences in prettily constructed environments (although both of these will increase the children's and the educators' engagement(. Children need specific skills, words, concepts, social skills, time and support to make their learning meaningful.
Inquiry-led learning: sustaining, strengthening and deepening inquiry
Inquiry-led learning can stall for many reasons: heavy curriculum requirements, hard to negotiate pathways and shifting landscapes are just some of these, We can use different lenses to maintain our curiosity, to notice and wonder about children's learning so we can sustain, strengthen and deepen inquiries.
Inquiry-led learning: Planning
So, you have a starting point for an inquiry. You have a topic and purpose that are significant to the children. Where might this inquiry go? Which inquiry process will work best?
Inquiry-led learning: getting started
Inquiries can begin in many places. But inquiry-led learning depends on educators own CURIOSITY, their ability to manage UNCERTAINTY and to be open to POSSIBILITY. Here are some ideas for getting started with inquiry-led learning.
Learning Conversations
Years ago, I co-facilitated 'soirees'. People would gather to talk about things they cared about. It was like a book club but focused on issues that were confronting, challenging or emerging. I wonder if there is interest in an on-line version?
Inquiry-led learning: Evidence-informed Practice
Inquiry-led learning is supported by evidence: managing cognitive load, promoting student and educator wellbeing, supporting play, developing entrepreneurship skills and developing empathy. Call 0409034692 to learn more about inquiry-led learning.
Belonging
Relationships matter. Belonging is important. Policies set directions for action. Reviewing and refining policies can renew and revitalise communities. Facilitating Conversations can help schools (or any organisation) to engage the people who will be affected by a policy to shape its content so that it meets the demands of the context and can be implemented.
Facilitating Conversations 