We began with a reconnect with our community and faced the reality of our community which was a great insight into why our programme was created and how we can use the skills we are building our capability in to help support our learners with their own learning.
The digital aspect of today was a look at Google Drive and Documents with some great tips on how to effectively use these in our teaching practice.
We were then able to reflect from the day using Google Draw - I am not the worlds best artist so I will be challenging myself to take risks with the visual arts and learn alongside my learners.
I was interested to see how many touch points learners in our community have in relation to a "regular" learner in another community. To meet learners in our community, and especially as a newcomer, I would not be aware of some of these aspects of our learners lives and how myself as a teacher can play a small part of their lives (in their perception). I can see how building visible connections with my learners and their families can not only empower the learners while at school, but also empower my own teaching practice to be reactive to the community. I think having this awareness is key to aid me with these relationships and help me develop a responsive pedagogy to the needs of my learners.
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