It's not often I share 'my' reflections on the class blog but I couldn't keep this to myself!
Whenever my granddaughter visits, I am constantly amazed at the developments she has made since her last visit - which is only a matter of days!This weekend she took her first step and the house echoed with the word 'tat' everytime she saw my cat Bella. I watched her little face and listened to her 'chatter' as she pulled magnets off the fridge, called out to the cat and experimented with bouncing a ball on the carpet and tiles.
My observations told me much about her development but still left me wondering... what is she thinking? what is she saying? what does she know? what does she think about her learning?
I can't wait for those conversations!
All of this reflecting on my granddaughter also had me reflecting on the Gems and their learning.
Conversations play a big part in our day. Our room revolves around them -whether face -to- face or on the blogs...they are a constant.
They set the tone for learning, provide insights and guide future learning...they ARE the learning!
Early last week, some of the Gems were involved in a conversation with a fellow teacher about learning. This teacher is currently looking at student-centred learning as part of her Masters and came to the Gems for their perspective.
All children completed a Y chart on 'Great Learning' - what it looks, sounds and feels like.
Here are just some of their thoughts:
GREAT LEARNING looks like:
- working in groups
- listening
- co-operation
- teamwork
- talking
- learning together
- teaching/helping each other
- making mistakes
- thinking about thinking
- us making choices about what we want to learn
- blogging
- skyping
- making animotos and wordles
- connecting
- talking to others around the world
GREAT LEARNING sounds like:
- lots of talking
- busy
- buzz
- noisy
GREAT LEARNING feels like:
- good
- happy
- proud
- success
- wonderful
- exciting
- fresh air!
and if that's not enough to blow you away, have a listen to the podcast.
Remember, these kids are 6 and 7 years old and at times are a little too
eager to share their insights. If you listen carefully though, you'll hear some
real 'gems' of wisdom in the back conversation.
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