Does the current practice limit sense of agency and capacity for decision children’s making? What would children and families think about a different approach to the program? What challenges might arise from adopting an indoor-outdoor program? How could those challenges be addressed? Could a change improve learning and development outcomes for children? If a decision were made to change the program how would educators know if it has been worthwhile for learning and development? children’s How long would the educators need to trial the change? If some educators were unsure about making this type of program change, what might help to address their concerns? Reflective questions How might the VEYLDF help you examine your practices? Identify a question or topic that attracts your attention or interest: Why does this question interest you? How will you start reflecting deeply on it? With whom will you reflect? WITH WHOM DO PROFESSIONALS REFLECT? Personal or individual reflection critical reflection is deeply personal and be shared until some time has elapsed “Some won’t and you feel ready to talk about what you learned about in an yourself.” (Co-ordinator education and care setting) Shared reflection reflection be just by yourself. Just saying something out loud to someone else “Critical can’t can help fill in holes and can sometimes help you to find for answers.” (Educator responsible professional learning in an education and care setting) Learning together with colleagues draws upon the diverse knowledge, experiences, views and attitudes of individuals in the group. Shared reflective practice can occur through conversation and debate with: colleagues other professionals working in the same setting professionals working in another setting a professional network such as a transition to school network families and children.
Does the current practice limit children’s sense of agency and capacity for decision making? What would children and families think about a different approach to the program? What challenges might arise from adopting an indoor-outdoor program? How could those challenges be addressed? Could a change improve learning and development outcomes for children? If a decision were made to change the program how would educators know if it has been worthwhile for children’s learning and development? How long would the educators need to trial the change? If some educators were unsure about making this type of program change, what might help to address their concerns? Reflective questions How might the VEYLDF help you examine your practices? Identify a question or topic that attracts your attention or interest: Why does this question interest you? How will you start reflecting deeply on it? With whom will you reflect? WITH WHOM DO PROFESSIONALS REFLECT? Personal or individual reflection “Some critical reflection is deeply personal and won’t be shared until some time has elapsed and you feel ready to talk about what you learned about yourself.” (Co-ordinator in an education and care setting) Shared reflection “Critical reflection can’t be just by yourself. Just saying something out loud to someone else can help fill in holes and can sometimes help you to find answers.” (Educator responsible for professional learning in an education and care setting) Learning together with colleagues draws upon the diverse knowledge, experiences, views and attitudes of individuals in the group. Shared reflective practice can occur through conversation and debate with: colleagues other professionals working in the same setting professionals working in another setting a professional network such as a transition to school network families and children.
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