Trying to be a good human. Wishing my body would let me play Rugby! Principal New Lambton South Public School. all opinions are my own
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Standardized testing, especially in elementary level is not only a massive waste of time and money, but has little to no impact on student learning.
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Homework does little to improve achievement and can actually have negative effects, especially at elementary level. Recess however has many positive effects such as improved self regulation of emotions, improved interpersonal skills and focus! And should never be taken away.
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Some of the best classroom management techniques, especially for younger children, include frequent recesses and breaks!
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No one should care how a kindergartener compares on a standardized test with kindergarteners around the country. They should care if the kindergartener feels cared for, valued, and actually enjoys coming to school to learn. Its Kindergarten!
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Doing mathematics with just pencil and paper is historicallyβhence, pedagogicallyβimportant. Almost all of the deep insights into numbers and geometry occurred without calculators and technology. The art of math lies in the creativity of the brain.
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Besides the many issues with standardized testing. Most students have no idea what they missed on the tests and teachers don't either. And typically by time they get results students have moved on to next grade. Yet, we spend billions and place such importance on them.
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Stepping back, staying present & observing play centers joy & risk, but also trust & self-knowledge. Stepping back supports safe, loving, nurturing environments where childrenβs emotional needs can be met. There is no conflict between stepping back & emotional safety & growth.
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Not only has China banned testing children in the 1st years of school, & reigned in edtech, but, more importantly, it has elevated Anji Play to a National model of early education, rejecting adult interference and guidance of play, returning the right of #TruePlay to the child.
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Newcastle's all-singing, all-dancing kindy teacher makes remote learning fun - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/sβ¦
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While parents and students sweat on a return-to-school date, a Newcastle kindergarten teacher has found a way to keep his kids learning - and laughing - in lockdown.
@n_beyersdorf
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@NoellaMackenzie presents @The_UKLA conference on the role of drawing as legitimate early writing (sign creation) that needs to be valued.
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We spend 50% more hours in school than Finland. And they get 15 mins of recess every hour. They have NO standardized tests except for PISA in HS and they outperform us every time. If we canβt give students more movement, recess, and play time then we donβt understand education.
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βI see a tipping point on the horizon, not too far away, when we will recognise how play is integral to childrenβs education, wellbeing and success in life.β β @UNSW @GonskiInstitute Prof. @pasi_sahlberg. theeducatoronline.com/k12/neβ¦
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21st CENTURY LEARNING BREAKTHROUGH: RAIN PLAY. Think school children should play outside in the rain? I do, every time there isn't lightning risk. Snow, too. There is no bad weather. Only inadequate clothing. Don't stop daily children's play- lots of it! It's how they learn.
