My learning wall by kylie toogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn EQUIP en-us 2019-05-30 07:56:25 UTC 2023-08-25 22:22:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Journalling : 30th May 2019 kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/364571476 2019-05-30 07:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/364571476 Journaling : Reflection Questions 30th May 2019 kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/364572535
How does the inquiry pedagogy influence/shape learning?
The inquiry process taps into a child’s instinctual desire to ask questions. Questions are how children can make sense of the world and their place in it. As educators, we can use these questions as a powerful tool to promote thinking and learning. By using children’s questions as a driving force for learning, we support their sense of ownership of their learning. As part of the learning process, we aim to develop problem-solving skills and drive action.

How can the inquiry approach be used to shape learning in Christian Studies?
Inquiry in The Christian Studies curriculum supports students in understanding concepts in a way that is personally meaningful and relevant to them, and to acquire understandings in their own time, in their own way.

]]> 2019-05-30 08:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/364572535 Journaling : Inquiry Focus Wrestlings 31st May 2019 kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/364803699 2019-05-31 02:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/364803699 POINTS FOR GROWTH AND LEARNING DURING EQUIP ACCREDIDATION PROCESS kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417293012 These are the Underlying Goals and Principles for Planning and Reflecting on our Christian Studies Curriculum at Calvary Kindergarten

]]> 2019-11-27 23:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417293012 kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417299861 REFERENCES

Berk, L 2014, Child development, 9th edition, Pearson International Edition, United States.

Department of Education, Employment and Workplaxe Relations (DEEWR) 2009, Belonging, being and becoming: The early years learning framework, Australian Government.

Grajczonek, J, Ryan, M 2007, Religious education in early childhood, Lumino Press, Australia.

Lutheran Education Australia 2015, Christian Studies Curriculum Framework, Openbook Howden, Adelaide.

Nye, R 2009, Children’s Spirituality and why it matters, Church House Publishing, London.]]> 2019-11-27 23:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417299861 Documentation shared with families about ‘Creation’ kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417321174 2019-11-28 01:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417321174 Creation Learning Experience Plan and Reflection kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417331648 2019-11-28 02:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417331648 Term 4 2019 Inquiry: “Goodbye Kindy, Hello School” what to do with worries. kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417337691
Children were invited to share their worries and questions about starting school. We reflected on these questions, sharing them with both our year 5/6 school buddies, and the principal, Mrs Branford. Many of our questions were answered. We then committed our worries to God through prayer, asking that He always give us people to share our worries with and who will help us (Christian Education). (CSCF Christian Living, 1.1: Children describe ways God cares for individual people - God gives individuals people they can trust and who care for them).

]]> 2019-11-28 03:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417337691 Term 4 2019 Inquiry: Goodbye Kindy, Hello School (The Sacred Space) kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417338878 The Sacred Space set up with provocations, information and strategies for dealing with worries. Our worry tree, where staff documented children’s questions and worries about leaving Kindy and starting school. ]]> 2019-11-28 03:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417338878 Term 4 2019 Inquiry - “Goodbye Kindy, Hello School” kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417339486 It was amazing to see how much the children had to be thankful for as we reflected on our year at Kindy (as a way of preparing to say goodbye). This Sacred Space was designed to:
- encourage children to take quiet moments to reflect during play time on what they are thankful for and placing a rock in the bowl. 
- provide a space to record children's comments in “our book of thanks” and introducing the concept of prayer as a way to say thank you to God.]]> 2019-11-28 03:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/417339486 2020 Term 3 Inquiry kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/662485883 Conversations About God 22/7

Our term three inquiry falls under the umbrella of ‘Global Citizenship’. Staff have decided to explore this theme through music, “Music is for everyone: Music brings us together”. I wondered what children might learn about the nature of God through song, and selected some songs to facilitate this line of inquiry, drawing on CSCF: Christian Beliefs Key Idea 1: Children explain their ideas about God and who God is.

The discussion with children documented on the attached file occurred during Morning Meeting On the 22/7. It was prompted by our Sacred Table display that supports children to explore themes connected to a song we have been learning, ‘My God is So Big’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDCTNhYqEKo

* See word document attachment for ideas about moving forward with this line of Inquiry.
]]> 2020-07-25 21:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/662485883 2020 Term 2 Inquiry: Living Water kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/662628727 How has 'The Three Worlds of the Text' biblical study informed my learning about the nature of God?
In summary, this passage reveals much about the nature of Jesus as the Son of God. He is relational and values us all, regardless of social status, ethnicity, gender or religion. He knows us intimately, our secrets and our inner selves and loves us unconditionally. He is a loving and compassionate God. Please see attached document for in-depth analysis of learning.]]> 2020-07-26 09:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/662628727 2020 Term 2 Inquiry: Living Water kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/662629764 Our Sacred Space]]> 2020-07-26 09:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/662629764 Term 3 2020 Inquiry: Our Questions About God kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/665361647 Wall display documenting children's discussion and questions prompted by the Sacred Space song exploration of "My God Is So Big"]]> 2020-07-29 22:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/665361647 Equip 2: 31/7/20 kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/666321122 Reflecting the suitability of the Ignation Method/Picture It as a method of studying scripture in the Early Years]]> 2020-07-31 02:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/666321122 Equip 2: 30/7/20 kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/737429902 Critical reflection on 'SOAPS' as a method of biblical study:
This is quite a personal way of engaging with biblical text, more suited to Christian Education than Christian studies as it invites a personal response and application. If instead, we asked the question "What would this mean for a Christian?", it would be more suitable for Christian Studies.

This method could be suited to Early Childhood settings with some adaption. After sharing biblical text in whatever form (children's picture bible, Godly Play experience etc) children could be asked a familiar inquiry question such as "What did you see, what did you think, what did you wonder" and be given some time to consider their responses while listening to some reflective music before sharing with the group. Inviting this type of response falls under the umbrella of Christian Education, especially when followed with an invitation to engage in prayer.

]]> 2020-09-11 01:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/737429902 CONTEXTUAL STATEMENT kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/737599058 A statement summarising Calvary Kindergarten's core beliefs about learners, learning and the learning environment.]]> 2020-09-11 02:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/737599058 Term 3 2020 Inquiry kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/737801040 Planning: Using the Bible Commentary method of scriptural study to prepare a unit of work based on 1 Corinthians 12:14 - 22. This text was selected to support understandings that although we are all made differently, we come together to form our community here at Calvary Kindy. Just like different instruments look and sound different, we can come together and make beautiful music.]]> 2020-09-11 04:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/737801040 PORTFOLIO USER GUIDE kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/737818506 A colour coding system has been used in putting this portfolio together:
* White textboxes are Equip Journalling
* Blue textboxes are 'big picture' thoughts
* Purple textboxes document the 2019 Term 4 Inquiry journey
* Pink textboxes document the 2020 Term 2 Inquiry Journey
* Green textboxes document the 2020  Term 3 Inquiry journey
* Yellow textboxes document the creation inquiry process]]> 2020-09-11 05:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/737818506 Term 3 2020 Inquiry kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/1251140103 After using the Bible Commentary method to study 1 Corinthians 12, I developed the following 'Godly Play' style script and arranged the Sacred Space.]]> 2021-03-01 00:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/1251140103 Term 3 2020 Inquiry kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/1251211173 Inquiry is always interesting with young children: This documents a tangent we went on during our inquiry, prompted by discussion inspired by one of our Sacred Space song explorations of the song "My God is So Big".....]]> 2021-03-01 01:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/1251211173 SUMMARY OF LEARNING kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/1251327962 2021-03-01 03:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/1251327962 Term 3 2020 Inquiry Planning kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/1251329508 Brainstorming session generated from thoughts on Equip 2 sessions]]> 2021-03-01 03:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/1251329508 HUMAN WORTH kylietoogood https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/1251333723 Thoughts from Equip 2]]> 2021-03-01 03:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kylietoogood/1seprdkjz9pn/wish/1251333723