07/11/18 - Nathan Wallis - The Developing Brain 2 - 7 years
Self reflection
Name of Course/Programme/Seminar:
The Developing Brain 2 - 7-year-olds.
Provider/Presenter:
Nathan Wallis
If I was to summarise the key things I took away from this Professional Development what would they be and why?
Let children lead play, especially under 7's. Engage in play with them, and just follow their lead. Ask questions, instead of just giving answers and corrections. Kahoni ki te kanohi is so important in children's development, especially in the first 1000 days of life.
How has this professional development challenged my thinking?
It is very tempting as a teacher to be always pushing for students to achieve the next level etc, but that sometimes just getting them to be a bit creative is more beneficial for their brain development, especially in Years 0 - 3. Building resiliency is important for that child's future teen/adult self. Nathan Wallis has made me rethink my ideas about Early Childhood Centres and the culture in NZ where we place more importance on higher education.
What aspects of my practice would I consider changing as a result of this professional development and why?
I think having free play is very important, even in a Year 3 & 4 class, so I'm glad I sill have lots of equipment for students to be creative with. I will incorporate more Genius Hour/Google Slideshow presentations where students can present their own learning and interests.
Criteria this relates to:
2 - Professional Learning - Use inquiry, collaborative problem solving and professional learning to improve professional capability to impact on the learning and achievement of all learners.,
1 - Wānanga - Participating with learners and communities in robust dialogue for the benefit of Māori learners’ achievement.,
1 - Commitment to the Teaching Profession.,
2 - Commitment to Learners.,
3 - Commitment to Parents / Caregivers and Families/Whanau.,
2 - Key Competencies - Relating to Others,
3 - Key Competencies - Thinking,
1 - WHAKAMANA: Empowering all learners to reach their highest potential through high quality teaching and leadership.,
4 - WHANAUNGATANGA: Engaging in positive and collaborative relationships with our colleagues, learners, their families/whanau and the wider community.
2 - Professional Learning - Use inquiry, collaborative problem solving and professional learning to improve professional capability to impact on the learning and achievement of all learners.,
1 - Wānanga - Participating with learners and communities in robust dialogue for the benefit of Māori learners’ achievement.,
1 - Commitment to the Teaching Profession.,
2 - Commitment to Learners.,
3 - Commitment to Parents / Caregivers and Families/Whanau.,
2 - Key Competencies - Relating to Others,
3 - Key Competencies - Thinking,
1 - WHAKAMANA: Empowering all learners to reach their highest potential through high quality teaching and leadership.,
4 - WHANAUNGATANGA: Engaging in positive and collaborative relationships with our colleagues, learners, their families/whanau and the wider community.
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