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==Concept==
 
*create learning groups for 10-16 years old with a focus on cooperative learning and problem solving
 
*create learning groups for 10-16 years old with a focus on cooperative learning and problem solving
 
*create situations where students can teach each other
 
*create situations where students can teach each other
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*work closely together with schools for best results (optional, but desired)
 
*work closely together with schools for best results (optional, but desired)
  
=Location=
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==Location==
 
*''searching''
 
*''searching''
 
**requirements:
 
**requirements:
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:flexible room set up
 
:flexible room set up
  
=Subjects=
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==Subjects==
 
*Flo: German, Math, Social Science
 
*Flo: German, Math, Social Science
 
*Kat: French, English
 
*Kat: French, English
  
=To do=
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==To do==
 
*check out school timetables, holidays and lesson plans
 
*check out school timetables, holidays and lesson plans
 
*check business 'type' - are we allowed to go into teaching/tutoring under nomad it?
 
*check business 'type' - are we allowed to go into teaching/tutoring under nomad it?
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*find out if any tutoring available on waiheke already - none found from google search ask within the community --[[User:Kat|Kat]] 23:48, 16 Jan 2007 (NZST)
 
*find out if any tutoring available on waiheke already - none found from google search ask within the community --[[User:Kat|Kat]] 23:48, 16 Jan 2007 (NZST)
  
=Questions=
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==Questions==
 
*size of each group
 
*size of each group
 
*age constellation
 
*age constellation
 
*how often
 
*how often
  
=Potential=
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==Potential==
 
*setup a wiki for the school under their name/domain
 
*setup a wiki for the school under their name/domain
 
**need for web designer (Flo contact Eric(Thailand))
 
**need for web designer (Flo contact Eric(Thailand))
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*focus on communication and cooperation skills
 
*focus on communication and cooperation skills
 
*feedback elements -> parents can see what their kids can do
 
*feedback elements -> parents can see what their kids can do

Latest revision as of 11:28, 6 June 2008

Concept

  • create learning groups for 10-16 years old with a focus on cooperative learning and problem solving
  • create situations where students can teach each other
  • tutor is the observer and directs groups towards the desired goal
  • tutor evolves new concepts with the group and explains where necessary
  • tutor observes class dynamics, strength and weakness, and development of each student
  • tutor has access to lesson plan and can prepare in advance for each lesson
  • use wiki discussion page as a tool to continue cooperative learning process outside class
  • work closely together with schools for best results (optional, but desired)

Location

  • searching
    • requirements:
white board and/or projector
tea corner
toilet
flexible room set up

Subjects

  • Flo: German, Math, Social Science
  • Kat: French, English

To do

  • check out school timetables, holidays and lesson plans
  • check business 'type' - are we allowed to go into teaching/tutoring under nomad it?
  • find location. ask: schools(preferred), community halls(list?), bowling club, Marai
  • make contact with school for co-op - Maggie Twaddle coming round for dinner ask questions above
  • check out Neo-humanism
  • find out if any tutoring available on waiheke already - none found from google search ask within the community --Kat 23:48, 16 Jan 2007 (NZST)

Questions

  • size of each group
  • age constellation
  • how often

Potential

  • setup a wiki for the school under their name/domain
    • need for web designer (Flo contact Eric(Thailand))
  • setup one-on one classes for special interest
    • make contact with German community(e.g. Mathias, Claudia) for German lessons
  • offer kids-sitting with an educational focus


unstructured thoughts

  • focus on communication and cooperation skills
  • feedback elements -> parents can see what their kids can do
  • use material we've gathered on communication and transform in an age appropriated format
  • combine theory and practice; physical activities
  • explain basic wiki as tool for co-op
  • be flexible and response to kids needs and interest
  • have parents and kids for 1st session over -> what do you want your kids to learn? What do you (the kids) wanna learn?
  • feature group work where kids can solve problems together by using their individual strength and practice their com skills in order to work together harmoniously and effectively
  • give them room to express themselves in different ways, e.g. gardening, weaving, Japanese jewelery stuff, drama classes, music, sport, etc.
  • provide space for cultural exchange -> learning to respect each other and understand where differences originate from (behavior values)
  • encourage and support kids to develop and formulate their own ideas
  • enable kids to be an expression of values in action; create awareness of universal values
  • move away from ego exalting, success seeking towards self-realising and cosmic grasping
  • understand education as the business of living; it must continue through out a life time

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