As Nikki said today, it
really was about the HOW TO. After today
I am really keen to get back to the classroom to start changing a few things
and getting rid of tables and reconfiguring out layout and buying furniture-
lookout Helen. I and pleased to see how it can really work and would like to
see some planning documents from Silverton PS. So I can see how it looks on
paper. It was all so busy but I could see it was organized and all kids and
teachers seemed to know what they needed to be doing. I still wonder, having
worked with a few kids with Aspergers and autism, how would they copw with the
business and noise around them. I know a few who I feel may struggle in this
sort of learning environment and wonder how it could be altered for them.
It has been significant
for me to know already that I cant wait to get back to my room and really shake
it up and be sure that the kids and my teaching partner are really going to go
with it. I have a real chance to lead the team and make some profound changes
in the school that others can take up. Some steps like furniture can change
soon, some will take time. But I know we have buy-in in the team. Having the
enthusiasm to bring these changes is a good feeling. Looking forward to putting
some ideas/plans on paper tomorrow. Feeling a little ready to lead.
You know Bec, when one of our last year's course participants (her name is Amy) returned to her classroom the first thing she did was get rid of her desk and chair and replace them with beanbags and couch like the hand one in the library.
ReplyDeleteToday was a genuine shift in direction and I could feel everyone's energy rising - tomorrow we begin to make things happen :).
Great to hear you're feeling like getting back into the class and stirring things up Bec. I'm glad you had a good day. I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone tomorrow.
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