Refugee Students as Citizens of the Future

The role of an educator is crucial in helping refugee students adjust, both short- and long-term. Educators and the country as a whole must recognize the value in caring for these and all children, because they may become citizens in the future Australian society. In the short-term, teachers may be the first friendly and consistent … More Refugee Students as Citizens of the Future

The Role of the Educator in Helping Refugee Students Adjust and Thrive

Teachers will play an especially meaningful role in the lives of incoming refugee students. In my previous post I highlighted the necessity for teachers and faculty to be sensitive and educated when dealing with this particular crisis. The school setting may be the first stable environment for these children, or at least a stark contrast … More The Role of the Educator in Helping Refugee Students Adjust and Thrive

My Future Learning Space: Syrian Refugee Students in Australia

For my assignment I have chosen to focus on refugee students, particularly Syrian, as they enter the Australian school system and way of life. Syrian and refugee children inherently live in a liminal space because it is hindering and uncertain in nature. Families are uncertain whether their homes and loved ones will be safe. Operating … More My Future Learning Space: Syrian Refugee Students in Australia

Curriculum, Pedagogy, Teacher, Students and Communities of Practice

“Student voice empowers the learner” Since commencing this subject I have had a change in my thinking regarding excursions. The potential for students to have a ‘shared competence experience’ within a CoP could develop student thinking and transform their learning. I put this thought into practice recently. I currently teach a Content Language and Integrated … More Curriculum, Pedagogy, Teacher, Students and Communities of Practice

Communities of Practice (CoP) Curriculum , Pedagogy Teacher and Students, where and does it all connect.

Learning is central to all that we do in primary school. Curriculum names it, pedagogy implements it, teachers and students facilitate it. So where does the CoP sit amongst it and how does it affect the overall learning process? CoPs are implicitly in place in schools, as teachers participate in professional development and share in a daily … More Communities of Practice (CoP) Curriculum , Pedagogy Teacher and Students, where and does it all connect.

Classroom Design

The physical design of a classroom is important to consider when trying to achieve the best possible learning outcomes. Different units vary greatly; for example an art room, a history room and a library should all be set up differently because each will use different materials and will seek different outcomes through distinct teaching methods. But within … More Classroom Design