If we are being both connected and courageous ( te hono me te maia) :
We realistically need to look at our situation through a different lens. What are learners really needing right now? They need to fill happy and settled and some sort of normal routines being put back in their lives.
They have been and still are being courageous by coping with what they have been through. They have now spent almost 10 weeks back at school where they are still be courageous and also connected: resilient, being part of a community, visible and included, sociable and flexible.
The past couple of years have been a challenge for our learners. And it continues to be.
Through working with Devs and the new team to continue to develop the school wide concept and statement of collaboration I feel this will be a supportive tool for the learners so they can continue to build on their ability to be courageous and connected. No one knows what lies ahead so in helping them to develop the skills of collaboration we are also helping to set them up with the resilience to be a life long learner and have the skills in their kete to cope with life after school.
To support my learning on the strategic goal around collaboration, I am also wondering how the use of Lego play and therapy, role modelling and use of ENGAGE games, may enhance the children's knowledge and understanding of collaboration. Through these supports they may gain an insight into what collaboration looks, sounds and feels like. The staff are modelling the school valuesof courageous and connected
Soooooooo..
To align with my overarching goal, my other hunch is with the use of certain supports, children can learn the tools for collaboration with peers and familiar adults.
These activities are chosen carefully so that they are happy and motivated to learn.
For example we have played:
The children go to parties, but how do they react when they lose?
In a safe environment we support them around loosing, repeat, practice and don't judge.
One child went from being very upset at not wining, to now saying it is ok to lose!! (It took a term of playing musical chairs about 3x a week)
However when we played:
Great to see your links from your collaboration focus to our strategic plan and values. The Collaboration vs Co-operation game at our staff meeting this afternoon was thought provoking and generated some great discussions. I heard all sorts of comments showing that we are really thinking about the difference.
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