Difference between revisions of "Flower/Interactive tutoring"
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*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) | ||
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*''searching'' | *''searching'' | ||
**requirements: | **requirements: | ||
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:flexible room set up | :flexible room set up | ||
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*Flo: German, Math, Social Science | *Flo: German, Math, Social Science | ||
*Kat: French, English | *Kat: French, English | ||
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*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) | ||
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*size of each group | *size of each group | ||
*age constellation | *age constellation | ||
*how often | *how often | ||
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*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
