The Making Learning Visible project was first developed collaboratively between researchers at Harvard University’s Project Zero and educators of Reggio Emilia. Educators come to a better understanding of learning through the creation of pedagogical documentation. The intent of documentation is to  make learning visible by inviting children to reflect on their own learning, as individuals and in groups. Pedagogical documentation provides an avenue for teachers to come to a deeper understanding of teaching and learning through reflection on the process.

Objectives
Participants will:

• Develop a heightened, critical eye, crucial to the process of observation as it informs pedagogical documentation
• Reflect on the importance of experience first, references to the curriculum second
• Select artifacts, images and insights for documentation
• Evaluate the process of making learning visible in terms of parental involvement, community building, audience and assessment
• Explore several formats of making learning visible, including learning stories and Zoom panels
• Engage in critical dialogue with reference to individual and group learning and the process of making learning visible

Outline 
Session 1: The Difference Between Documentation and Display

• Develop a heightened, critical eye, crucial to the process of observation
• Explore the framework of pedagogical documentation
• Make connections to Early Learning Curriculum Frameworks
• Address the challenge to invite experience first and reference to a curriculum support second

Session 2: Aesthetics and MLV Pedagogy

• Explore the artistic eye and graphic design elements
• Reflect on the “hundred languages of children”
• Analyze negotiated learning pedagogy through the use of art media
• Engage in dialogue that explores learning in community and the development of collective knowledge

Session 3: A Closer Look at Learning Stories and Zoom Panels

• Explore learning story structure and components
• Critique the potential to weave together teaching and assessment
• Engage with material encounter narratives
• Utilize Zoom Panels to create pedagogical research

Trainer’s Profile

Louise J. is a professor in the Bachelor of Child Development degree program at Seneca College. Louise has a Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning with a research focus on teacher reflection and educational technologies and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Louise is a Forest School Practitioner and a Self-Reg Learning Facilitator. Louise has been inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to education for young children and was privileged to travel to Reggio Emilia on a study tour where this inspiration grew. In addition to her teaching, Louise has facilitated workshops and conferences with early childhood practitioners and elementary school teachers. Most recently, she has focused on professional learning centred on pedagogical documentation, emergent curriculum, Forest Schools, professional learning through social media, making learning visible and Reggio inspired practice.

Methodology

The workshops are composed of opportunities for experiential and collaborative learning. Participants will have the opportunity to be fully engaged, interact with colleagues, reflect on, and document their learning in an environment that is supportive and meets an educator’s need to gain practical knowledge that can be applied to teaching practices.

Platform

Zoom
A Zoom account is not required if you are strictly joining Zoom Meetings as a participant. An email invite will be emailed to you prior to the live workshop. Before joining a Zoom meeting on a computer or mobile device, you can download the Zoom app from the Download Center. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link.

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Target Audience

Teachers, early childhood educators and administrators of children aged 2 to 8 years.

Fees
SGD350.00/person for all 3 sessions
E-certificate will be issued

Other Details
Duration: 3 days, 9 hours
Closing Date:  6 Nov 2020

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