@Bilim
Hello Bilim,
According to PISA results, 15 year old teens report lower creativity, I personally think it depends upon the Curriculum being followed. Creativity is indeed a significant factor which needs to be developped throughout the educational process. I normally integrate inquiry based learning in my teaching practice, which is an effective tool to develop creative skills of students. In addition projects are given to develop their problem solving skills and creative writing also.
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RE: Creativity Handbook says "Educators need to understand creativity in order to embrace it". So what are the activities that help 15-year-olds become more creative?
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RE: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!
Hello everyone. I'm Housna from Mauritius. I'm currently teaching in a Zone d'Education Prioritaire (ZEP) school, where most of pupils come from a low socio-economic background. The concept of ZEP was first implemented in France, in 2002 this strategy was introduced in several primary schools around the island especially those in marginalised regions. Various initiatives are being taken on behalf of administrators and stakeholders so as to provide quality education and create long life learners. The use of innovative pedagogies such as gamification and greening education are encouraged at school level. Teachers are provided with all the required resources such as tablets in lower primary, Sankoré is also available to improve the teaching and learning process. The integration of ICT in all subjects is encouraged. The curriculum promotes inclusiveness and all facilitaties are provided to teachers so that no child lags behind so as to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. My hobbies are sports and gym.
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RE: Ideas for you_Build innovative environment in classroom with ICT
Sankoré is a project which promotes the integration of ICT in primary schools. It is available in all primary schools in Mauritius. Infact the Sankoré project is a Franco-British partnership which aims to educate some 16 million African children from Anglophone and Francophone countries. It aims at helping Africa to achieve the Education for All ( EFA) goals through digital empowerment. The Sankoré is an interactive whiteboard. It is an effective tool as it promotes student centered approach. Pupils of mixed abilities are integrated in the teaching and learning process. Students normally enjoy the aspect of physical interacting with the board. The Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) motivates the learners by making the lesson more enjoyable and interesting, resulting in improved attention behaviour and because of the multi-sensory input, all types of learning styles do benefit. Educators were trained to implement this project. They have the opportunities to prepare their lesson and upload it. It is an effective tool as teachers and learners have access to a wide range of educational lessons. It can be said that the Sankoré provides education through innovative technology. The newness of the technology is highly welcomed by pupils and motivates them to participate in the classroom. Indeed IWB classes generated more enthusiasm and attention from the students.
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RE: Teachers Shaping Public Policy
@BRYANb8875625e5
Hello Bryan,
To some extent teachers can influence public policy decisions. The decision concerning educational reform is taken mostly by the authority without consultation with the educators. Everytime there is a new regime, new policies are implemented b -
RE: Integrating 17 goals
Hello,
My proposal would be, you can divide the class into small groups then assign each group a specific topic concerning the 17 goals. Students will do their own research and in the classroom they will proceed on with group discussions. Then they can create their own PowerPoint under the guidance of the teacher and each group can present it to classroom. This activity will promote peer tutoring, collaborative learning and sharing of ideas. Learning will be fun and the eductor will add on by providing examples concerning each goal. -
RE: Bullying in educational establishments
Hello Ekaterina,
Good initiatives and measures are being taken by teachers, administration and stakeholders in your organisation. Indeed the issue of bullying can only be tackled by the collaboration of everyone in the school. Bullying hampers the teaching and learning process and ultimately disturbs the smooth running of the school. It is important to note that it has a direct impact on the academic performance of student's. The head of school can propose various strategies such as gardening projects, innovative pedagogies and IT related projects where there is teacher and pupil involvement so as to cater for both the perpetrators and victims. I completely agree that regular talks, meeting with parents and reference to Educational physcologists will mitigate the issue of bullying acts in your organisation. -
RE: The integration of innovative pedagogies to promote inclusiveness in primary schools
Hello,
Hope you are doing well too Bryan. Educators are fully equipped to determine whether a child needs special attention and should be referred to a SEN school, of course with the consent of school administrators and Educational Psychologist.But unfortunately parents are unwilling to accept their wards have certain challenges to overcome as you highlighted.
They perceive SEN as being a stigmatized institution and do not favour the decision of the administrators.It is in the best interest of the child to be transferred in a SEN school as educators are more qualified there to cater for their needs.
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RE: The integration of innovative pedagogies to promote inclusiveness in primary schools
@BRYANb8875625e5
@Bilim
Dear colleagues,
Indeed EDUCATION is the most powerful mean for SEN students to position themselves in the society. They feel included and welcomed irrespective to their disabilities. -
RE: Digital Didactic Games in Preschool Education
@BRYANb8875625e5
Hello Bryan,
Hope you are fine. Thanks for the sharing these links. They are useful for both the teachers and students. -
RE: Interactive online resources for your lessons
Hi Ana,
Thanks for sharing the Brush Ninja and Magic School Platform, both seems amazing. Will surely try then with my students. Especially children of lower grades will appreciate the Brush Ninja, as they love painting. I will use it to teach emotions to them. The use of AI facilitates the teaching and learning process and engage learners. Magic School is a useful tool for educators which will have a direct impact on learning. I will surely integrate it in my lesson and revert back.
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RE: Student Centered With Technology
@Sahar730dd459d2
Hello Sahar,
I will advise you to use the Nearpod apps. It is an interactive tool where students are effectively integrated. As you mentioned your school provides tablets to students, pupils can download this app. Several topics can taught through it, for instance scientific concepts. The apps has various features such as AR, VR and field trips. You can easily evaluate and assess your students via this apps. You can design a matching exercise for formative assessment. -
RE: The skills taught in current educational systems do not match with labor market.
@MYLOG47799627c6
Hello,
In my country the curriculum which is the National Curriculum Framework been designed focusing on different types of skills such as communication skills required in the labour market. Our education system is structured in such a way that meets the objectives of the labour market. For instance, if a child is talented in one specific subject so he can follow a course related to it. -
RE: Forest schools
@Bousl2336873cb4
Hello Chokri,Yes indeed. To promote our school as Eco school, a company specialised in agriculture will sponsor us. I have been selected to coordinate the project. ZEP institutions get many facilities to improve their school climate.
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RE: Aging vs technology:
@Ekaterina-P
Hello,
During the primary phase, students are very curious about computers and tablets. They perform several activities under the supervision of their teachers. Even they are very at ease while conducting formative assessment on their tablets. But once the same students join the secondary level, that eagerness decreases as they have their smartphone. -
RE: Healthiest Schools Initiatives
@Sahar730dd459d2
The launching of this apps in your school proved to be very advantageous as it created awareness among students of taking cate of their mental health which ultimately lead to a healthier school environment. Mental health is an important issue which needs to be reviewed by all administrators. The apps also offered other features such as games and stress management. It is a really useful tool. Pupils viewed the apps in group on tablet, it promotes peer tutoring. It is a concrete example of the integration of IT in the subject Health Education. -
RE: One Small Step for you,One Big step for Sustainability.There is always Something to improve !
Hello Mariam,
These natural disasters have a great impact on the country. It is difficult for authorities to cope with these unpredicted calamities. The education sector as well is affected though we have the facilities of online teaching. Additional resources are needed to conduct the class online.
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RE: Ideas for you_Build innovative environment in classroom with ICT
@MYLOG47799627c6
Hi,
The website you created is the interactive and user friendly. Students prefer to interact with an interface rather than the traditional method. They can view the videos which make them reflect. It has been well designed and easy for students to use. -
RE: Digital Didactic Games in Preschool Education
Hello Chokri,
Thanks for the link. It is useful as it focusing on different types of games which can be used to promote student centered approach such as groupwork puzzles and others. The hedbanz game is new way of conducting the class. Thanks for sharing. Will surely integrate them. -
RE: Forest schools
@Bousl2336873cb4
Hello Chokri,
Hope you are fine. I completely agree forest schools promote experiential learning and further develop the critical thinking, social skill and the mental state of students. As my school is ZEP institution, so we don't have to bear the cost, as NGOs sponsor our outdoor activities. In addition, each student has his own tablet at school, so ICT tool is highly integrated outside the classroom. We organise forest school only upon approval of the Minsitry. Approval is only given only if the ratio of pupils going is consistent with the number of educators. Safety of pupils is highly guaranteed. -
RE: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!
@Zareena-J-M
Hello Zareena,
Welcome to the forum. Indeed you are right it is a very enriching platform, we have colleagues from different parts of the globe. We are sharing our ideas, views and thoughts and at the sametime learning about new innovative pedagogies to promote a conducive learning environment.