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How do I teach when I am Reggio Inspired?

2008-05-13T13:08:10.000Z

When: Sat Aug 23, 2008 9am to Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:30pm AWST

Where: 272 Oxford St, Leederville
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Reggio Inspired Workshops build on the knowledge of participants and explore and challenge ideas about teaching and learning. The workshops are relevant for everyone, whether you have been exploring the principles of teaching and learning from Reggio Emilia for a long time, or whether you are just beginning this part of your journey.

Working Together

2008-05-13T13:09:57.000Z

When: Sat Nov 8, 2008 9am to Sun Nov 9, 2008 12:30pm AWDT

Where: 272 Oxford St, Leederville
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Involving parents, principals and system consultants. Reggio Inspired Workshops build on the knowledge of participants and explore and challenge ideas about teaching and learning. The workshops are relevant for everyone, whether you have been exploring the principles of teaching and learning from Reggio Emilia for a long time, or whether you are just beginning this part of your journey.

Languages Matter Living Project

2008-05-13T13:05:35.000Z

When: Thu Jul 3, 2008 to Sun Jul 6, 2008

Where: 272 Oxford Street, Leederville
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The General Assembly, recognizing that genuine multilingualism promotes unity in diversity and international understanding, has proclaimed 2008 the International Year of Languages. Acting without a vote, the Assembly, also recognising that the United Nations pursues multilingualism as a means of promoting, protecting and preserving diversity of languages and cultures globally, emphasised the paramount importance of the equality of the Organization’s six official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). The International Year of Languages is a perfect focus for a Living Project! What is a Living Project? Living Projects are inspired by the work of the educators in Reggio Emilia. This four-day long, intensive program will enable teachers to • experience negotiated curriculum from the view point of the learner • increase their own music skills and processes • enhance their capacity to observe the learning process • document their own learning • present their learning to others. We begin the professional learning process with reflections on individuals’ own experiences of music and investigate our combined experience, knowledge and skills. With the support of a music specialist and facilitator we build our knowledge and understandings of learning, teaching and assessment through an action learning process that results in the creation of a CDRom that documents individuals’ learning, the group learning, and the teaching and learning processes that supported them. Living Projects are suitable for all teachers who are negotiating curriculum with students. Who are the Facilitators? Susan Margaret is a practising musician and music teacher. Susan is passionate about music and the ability of everyone to create and perform music. Susan is an accomplished instrumental music teacher, currently working in 17 schools in the metropolitan area. She plays clarinet, saxophone, recorder and piano, is a solo and choral singer, has conducted choral groups, bands and orchestras, and arranges and composes music. In additions to all of this, Susan has a thorough knowledge of an outcomes-focused approach to teaching and learning and a range of instantaneous ways of identifying students’ levels of achievement. Marie Martin is an experienced professional development provider, working with teachers as they examine their philosophy and classroom practice and investigate their teaching and learning programs. Marie’s interest in the educational project in Reggio Emilia is part of her life-time focus on learning. How do I book? Contact Marie Martin on 0409 034 692 or email marie.martin@learningconversations.com.au How much does it cost? $440 per person, including GST, catering and materials.

Reggio Inspired Weekend - What do I teach when I am Reggio inspired?

2008-05-12T07:53:52.000Z

When: Sat Jun 21, 2008 to Sun Jun 22, 2008

Where: 272 Oxford St Leederville
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: In the second RIW What Do I Teach When I’m ‘Reggio Inspired’?, we will consider the pedagogical choices made by educators in Reggio Emilia in answer to the questions:  Is a school ‘of’ the child or ‘for’ the child?  Should we be focusing on process or product?  What content will I teach and from where does it develop?  What are my goals for the educational process?  What relationship is there between time and learning?  What is the role of the group in the construction of meaning?  How then, do I project curriculum? Cost: $165/participant

2008 International Year of Languages - A Reggio Inspired Living Project

2007-08-26T13:56:06.000Z

Recurring Event
First start: 2007-09-27 09:00:00 AWST
Duration: 25200
Where: 272 Oxford Street Leederville, Western Australia, Australia (Learning Conversations: 2008 International Year of Languages - A Reggio Inspired Living Project )
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: 2008 International Year of Languages The General Assembly, recognizing that genuine multilingualism promotes unity in diversity and international understanding, has proclaimed 2008 the International Year of Languages. Acting without a vote, the Assembly, also recognising that the United Nations pursues multilingualism as a means of promoting, protecting and preserving diversity of languages and cultures globally, emphasised the paramount importance of the equality of the Organization’s six official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). The International Year of Languages is a perfect focus for a Living Project! What is a Living Project? Living Projects are inspired by the work of the educators in Reggio Emilia. This four-day long, intensive program will enable teachers to • experience negotiated curriculum from the view point of the learner • increase their own music skills and processes • enhance their capacity to observe the learning process • document their own learning • present their learning to others. We begin the professional learning process with reflections on individuals’ own experiences of music and investigate our combined experience, knowledge and skills. With the support of a music specialist and facilitator we build our knowledge and understandings of learning, teaching and assessment through an action learning process that results in the creation of a CDRom that documents individuals’ learning, the group learning, and the teaching and learning processes that supported them. Living Projects are suitable for all teachers who are negotiating curriculum with students. Who are the Facilitators? Susan Margaret is a practising musician and music teacher. Susan is passionate about music and the ability of everyone to create and perform music. Susan is an accomplished instrumental music teacher, currently working in 17 schools in the metropolitan area. She plays clarinet, saxophone, recorder and piano, is a solo and choral singer, has conducted choral groups, bands and orchestras, and arranges and composes music. In additions to all of this, Susan has a thorough knowledge of an outcomes-focused approach to teaching and learning and a range of instantaneous ways of identifying students’ levels of achievement. Marie Martin is an experienced professional development provider, working with teachers as they examine their philosophy and classroom practice and investigate their teaching and learning programs. Marie’s interest in the educational project in Reggio Emilia is part of her life-time focus on learning. How do I book? Contact Marie Martin on 0409 034 692 or email marie.martin@learningconversations.com.au How much does it cost? $440 per person, including GST, catering

Small Schools History Project PD

2007-03-10T06:46:02.000Z

When: Fri Mar 23, 2007 12pm to 3:30pm AWDT

Where: Quest Motel, Margaret River, Western Australia
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The first meeting for 2007 of small, independent and community schools in the South West writing the histories of their schools. Update on progress, information about archiving, reflections on 'images of the child'. By invitation only.

Small Schools History Project PD

2007-03-10T06:36:43.000Z

When: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9am to 12:30pm AWDT

Where: Cnr The Boulevard and Howtree Place, Floreat, Western Australia
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: First meeting for 2007 of small, independent and community schools documenting the histories of their schools. Update on progress, information about archiving, reflections on 'images of the child'. By invitation only.

Conversations at 272

2007-03-08T01:05:56.000Z

When: Sun Mar 11, 2007 4:30pm to 5:30pm AWDT
Replaces event originally scheduled for: Sun Mar 11, 2007 4:30pm

Who: info@learningconversations.net
Where: 272 Oxford St, Leederville, Western Australia 6007
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Conversations need space. And time. Conversations need support. Some conversations arise spontaneously. Others require preparation. Still others are facilitated by a speaker or a set of focus questions. Conversations at 272 Oxford Street provide opportunities for people from schools, organisations, families and the wider community to come together to meet and share their ideas and enthusiasm. Conversations at 272 are held from 4:30 pm on Sunday afternoon.