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Why Real Objects Matter: Curiosity, Questioning, and Wonder as the Starting Point
I had the pleasure of modelling inquiry at the American School of Madrid, where we examined an existing lesson and considered how it might become more inquiry focused. A central shift was the deliberate use of real objects and lived experiences. The shift took us from pictures, screens, and books to real objects that provoked curiosity.
REAIE Landscapes of Collaboration: New Possibilities for Education in Complex Times: Reflection One
What a joy it was to be part of the Landscapes of Collaboration: New Possibilities for Education in Complex Times conference, hosted by the Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange (REAIE).
These are indeed complex times in education and we are all feeling this in different ways in our different contexts all over the world. Being surrounded by educators so deeply committed to honouring the rights, voices, and potential of children was both humbling, inspiring and hopeful. A particular highlight was listening to the powerful words of Consuelo Damasi, atelierista, and Elena Maccaferri, pedagogista, from Reggio Children in Reggio Emilia, so beautifully and respectfully translated by Jane McCall.