DFI Weeks 5
Reflection 5
This weeks topic through the DFI Manaiakalani Programme was rather relevant not only in general but also with our education system facing the challenges of lockdown due to the covid 19 virus.
We were given a very interesting and informative talk about "visible learning". I can see how this could be something that at times isn't given much thought, but the realization after being reminded of it's importance makes this something we should always be aware of.
Visible teaching and learning is something we actually have been concentrating more on in our kura this term. We have been busy making sure we are using our modelling books and bringing them to hui's to show the learning that has been happening in some of our groups. I can now put the connections together of how this ties in with visible teaching and learning, along with other platforms such as learning sites.
I have been able to reflect on my own practices as a kaiako and now embrace with more understanding how I do my part to ensure visible learning for my learners, whānau, my colleagues and myself.
My students really like the routine in our akomanga because they like knowing what we are doing and when (although they are okay with being flexible at times). So I can relate that same need for routine when it comes to their actual learning. I liked the statement that was said to make a point about "wandering in the maze or learning", how true is this! I know I don't like it when I'm not understanding how or why I'm doing something and I'm an adult, this would definitely be a learning obstacle for our tamariki.
"When the teaching is visible the student knows what to
do and how to do it. When the learning is visible the teacher knows if learning is occurring or not" - John Hatty
Multi Modul with Kerry was great. She used the perfect example with her video "Dressing window challenge, Mary queen of shops" to show a reflection of what your class site should be. I can see the point she was making, having a site that is visually engaging will promote motivation to engage in the learning opportunities presented to the tamariki.
I have been on my own akomanga site this past week or two putting up mahi for my tamariki to access while at home. Although I have a class site, I had help putting it up and yes, I can put things on it but it was always with a bit of apprehension. Being taken through the wonders of our class sites again has been a good refresher and made it all seem less daunting. So this week I am thankful for that as we are all educating from our homes; it has had a positive impact on personal and professional life.
Creating Class Sites
It was really awesome in our little group with Donna, she was amazing at helping navigate putting a site together. I have so much more to do, as by the time you just get the hang of it the time is over. There is actually a bit more than this screen shot shows but for me, even what I did do was helpful to myself over this past week.
Absolutely correct her Tracy, visible learning and teaching has massive impacts on students understanding of their learning journey and provides parents, students and teachers access to see what is actually happening in class, which is a powerful connection in itself. It can be slightly scary to put your work out in the forefront but from experience any issues that rise tend to be growth points in practise.
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