Day 3 Reflections

 Day 3 Reflections

What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani Kaupapa and pedagogy?

This week we focussed on the creative part of the pedagogy. Creative skills help students to become better problem solvers, communicators and collaborators. By exposing children to creative experiences, we give them the gift of a rich and memorable childhood. Creativity is all about thinking, exploring, discovering and imagining. To neglect the contribution of the arts in education, either through inadequate time, resources or poorly trained teachers, is to deny children access to one of the most stunning aspects of their culture and one of the post potent means for developing their minds. Creativity focusses on the process of forming original ideas through exploration and discovery.

One of the foundation goals of the Manaiakalani Programme is to "motivate our learners to engage with the curriculum" and creativity plays a significant part in learning and teaching opportunities. Effective teachers designed tasks to generate thinking and allowed students for collaboration and choice in learning and creating. Creativity is considered as one of the 6 C's of Education in the 21st century. Finally, Creativity empowers learners.

What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?

I have enjoyed creating a playlist on You tube that I'll use during my art time with the students. Different ways to create media and next time when I'm taking a photo or video I can create a tripod stand. 

What did I learn that could be used with my learners?  

I learned how to use google drawing and I would definitely try it with my learners. Set that as an activity to use shapes and draw something. I also enjoyed doing animation which I am looking forward to try with my learners.

What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?

I have enjoyed creating a playlist on You tube that I'll use while doing my work. Different ways to create media is quite beneficial and next time when I'm taking a photo or video I can create a tripod stand.