DF1 Number 9 - The Final
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Ubiquitous carries the idea that learning takes places outside of the traditional school/classroom in the digital era
Barriers are removed:
Time - 24/7 potentially ie the time of the child’s choice (Empowering the learner) The time of the teacher (adult
Ubiquitous carries the idea that learning takes places outside of the traditional school/classroom in the digital era
Traditional teaching/learning was constrained to the 9-3 school day
Our own data and knowledge of priority learners supports this notion of Ubiquitous learning
ie. If our learners arrive at school at 5 years of age, already 30 million words behind
(remember the research: decile 1 kids have HEARD 30 mill less spoken words by school entry than a decile 10 kid)
Time to reflect and share with colleagues one more time
What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?
Allowing for learning to take place 24/7. There has to be balance. For example I do not want my boys to miss out on the outdoors because they are expected to be looking at a screen. I want them to participate in sport, be social and connect with Papatuanuku. Digging a hole for a tree is as important to me as doing writing for school. I get the philosophy and totally respect it but we always need to keep in our heads we are from the Far North and we are a little bit different to the rest of Aotearoa..... lets keep it that way.
What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional
What did I learn that could be used with my learners?
What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?
ie. If our learners arrive at school at 5 years of age, already 30 million words behind
(remember the research: decile 1 kids have HEARD 30 mill less spoken words by school entry than a decile 10 kid)
Time to reflect and share with colleagues one more time
What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?
Allowing for learning to take place 24/7. There has to be balance. For example I do not want my boys to miss out on the outdoors because they are expected to be looking at a screen. I want them to participate in sport, be social and connect with Papatuanuku. Digging a hole for a tree is as important to me as doing writing for school. I get the philosophy and totally respect it but we always need to keep in our heads we are from the Far North and we are a little bit different to the rest of Aotearoa..... lets keep it that way.
What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional
What did I learn that could be used with my learners?
What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?
Hi Dave
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for committing time to participating in this 9 week course and leading by example. Well done getting the 'bit of paper' too at the end. I do agree with what you conclude in this post about the importance of balancing digital with the great outdoors. You do have a very special context in the Far North, but as I sit here in Auckland writing on your blog with the sea calling outside my window, I have the same ambition for my own children and mokopuna, as well as the other tamariki in my community. I see that Manaiakalani programme giving them equitable opportunity with more well off communities- they can CHOOSE when to get outside and enjoy our wonderful environment, and still have access to learning at the time of their choice.
I have greatly enjoyed following your blog and look forward to what you share next.
Dorothy