The Language of Describing the Complexity of Learning

“Survival of the fittest, in a world that worships development and ‘forward-moving progress’ makes us all lost and small.” Nora Bateson. 2016.  Small Arcs of Larger Circles I have been thinking lots recently about the language we use to describe learning and learning processes. We often speak in linear ways of 'progress, 'development' and 'next … Continue reading The Language of Describing the Complexity of Learning

Looking for Learning, Seeking Meaning-Making: Fostering meaning-making in a learning experience

There is an abundance of ideas and activities all over Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook that point to many 'learning experiences' and activity set ups for young children and whilst I appreciate the sharing community of educators all wanting to do the best by children, many of these pinned activities are devoid of their learning context, … Continue reading Looking for Learning, Seeking Meaning-Making: Fostering meaning-making in a learning experience