Knowing my kids is key for sessions to run
smoothly; I know who is most likely to struggle
or who may need to have alternative seating, or
an adult nearby.
I know who is most likely to engage in the
lesson, and who may need some prompting to
answer questions or provide input. I usually sit
right at the front and engage with the director
of learning.
Our class expectations prepare students for
having to follow a guest director of learning, so
that helps keep their focus on the guest.
It is important to me to make sure students have
ample opportunity to practice the skills and share
the knowledge acquired from Connected North
sessions.
I provide time to use the newly learned skills, and
we also refer to past sessions when we learn
about new topics or connect with new providers.
For example, we recently participated in a local
Swan art contest. Students started by sketching,
then quickly progressed to asking if they had the
choice style of art they had learned (stencil,
watercolour, tempera paint, acrylic paint, collage,
directed drawing, 3D builds, origami).
By allowing students to participate in art projects
where they can practice any of their previously
learned art forms, I see more student-student
instruction, direction, and feedback, as well as
consolidation of skills.
C o n n e c t e d N o r t h i n O u r C l a s s r o o m
Amber Allison - Connected North in Our Classroom
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