Beningo-MM1-Wk4-MM1 Synthesis by Franchesca Beningo https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc Connections and Take-Aways from Minimester 1 and Intro to Secondary en-us 2022-04-23 14:16:50 UTC 2022-04-23 20:21:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d1.png Valorization beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154631473 2022-04-23 15:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154631473 Erdkinder beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154635780 (IS, WK2)children of the earth. Key takeaways:
  • meeting needs to allow for focus to be on learning
    • physical-sustinance
    • social-opportunities to build confidence
    • emotional-opportunities to understand themselves and how they work
    • intellectual-increasing capacity to learn and learning, need for self expression
    • spiritual
  • Valorization in erdkinder
    • farm stands
    • hotels
    • exchange shops
    • etc--giving students the opportunity to be self sufficient building the understanding that they are worthy and useful components of a greater good

]]> 2022-04-23 15:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154635780 Nobility of Work beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154639865 (IS, Wk2) Nobility of work includes social and emotional components. Work of the head, hands, and heart. Valorization is possible through meaningful work opportunities in the classroom. Key Takeaways:
  • provide learning opportunities that combine 2/3 head, hands, heart
  • use community based needs to tie in the heart
  • emphasize the links between students lives, their interconnectedness to others and world, and the work they're participating in
]]> 2022-04-23 15:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154639865 Meaningful Work beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154650018 (IS, Wk2) Meaningful work-providing opportunities that students can connect to and that are relevant in their lives. Key takeaways:
  • community based opportunities (grand river, mel trotter, museums, local issues)
  • use of themes to connect learning to other subject areas  and life overall
  • provides perspective toward one's role in the larger scheme
]]> 2022-04-23 16:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154650018 Social, Emotional, and Spiritual beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154652956 (IS, Wk2) Meaningful work...noble work, cannot be done unless social, emotional, and spiritual needs are met. Key take aways:
  • spirit does belong in the classroom-students are not just empty vessels
  • allow student expression in work
  • provide opportunities to share how they are feeling
  • provide lessons and conversations which address appropriate problem solving skills
  • mindfulness and helping students connect with how to respect others and their environments
  • community meetings (IS, Wk3)
*Would be worth revisiting in the future to remind myself of best practices when using SEL and incorporating spirituality
]]> 2022-04-23 16:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154652956 Essential Values beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154662659 (IS, Wk3) Grace, Courtesy and Civility. We can incorporate spirit on our classroom through values and principles. Key Takeaways:
  • created an assignment for students on grace, courtesy, etc
  • teaching values helps to make clear how you should treat others
  • there is a place for these at every phase in life
  • Not one dimensional--includes how we view ourselves, others, and the whole
  • important for me as the teacher to be well enough to display all three consistently 
*worth coming back to assignment 1. Great info on what all three look like throughout life
]]> 2022-04-23 16:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154662659 Flow beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154663251 2022-04-23 16:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154663251 Mixed Age Groupings beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154667851 (IS, Wk3) providing environment with multiple modes for learning that works for multiple age levels to interact with. Key take aways:
  • benefits of differentiated environment
  • opportunities for student leadership 
  • nobility of helping others
  • providing a space student work through at their own pace
  • better allows independence and collaboration
]]> 2022-04-23 16:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154667851 Work Cycle beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154694722 (IS, Wk3) allowing for uninterrupted periods of work. providing an environment where adolescents can manage time, choice, and self regulate when appropriate
  • FLOW is being invested and connected to work in a way your forget everything else 
  • inviting flow requires a healthy environment  
  • flow allows a deeper and more meaningful connection to work
  • flow requires "inspiration" // students need a connection or a reason for the work--by connecting to self or community
  • tech interrupts flow-lesson inspo
]]> 2022-04-23 16:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154694722 Freedom and Limits beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154732533 2022-04-23 16:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154732533 Role of the Guide beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154735262 2022-04-23 16:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154735262 Love and Logic Approach beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154739999 2022-04-23 16:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154739999 Peace and Social Justice Education beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154743639 2022-04-23 16:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154743639 Adolescent Development beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154749203 2022-04-23 16:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154749203 Planes of Development beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154752511 (MM1, Wk2) four planes of development describe the ebb and flow of development over its course. Along with the key characteristics of each phase and their main purpose. Provides depth and understanding of adolescents 
  • third plane of development age 12-18
  • phase of progression: developing sensitivities ,
  • phase of retrogression: following the max of development,
  • creative and calm periods (red and blue)
]]> 2022-04-23 16:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154752511 Choice and Clear Limits beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154776127 (IS, Wk4) Key take aways:
  • examples, provide two choices which then allows limits
  • provides clear path
  • helps students improve self management skills
  • leaves little/ no room for mis-interpretations
]]> 2022-04-23 17:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154776127 Dialogue beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154793592 (IS, Wk4) Debate, discussion, and dialogue are all ways to converse with different purposes and outcomes. Key take aways:
  • differences and purpose of each
  • dialogue allows us to find common ground
  • when we problem solve with students, dialogue teaches skills of compromise, seeing others' perspectives, and safe exploration of ideas
  • a lot of social-emotional connections too, allowing students to fully understand how their actions affect others and compromising
]]> 2022-04-23 17:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154793592 beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154795418 allows for independence which connects to valorization]]> 2022-04-23 17:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154795418 Erdkinder Take 2 beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154803948 (IS, Wk4) 
  • connection to adolescent needs
  • appreciation for land
  • appreciation for the reward of hard work (connection to flow and valorization)
  • connections with life and their role (SEL and spirit)
  • connection to meaningful work
]]> 2022-04-23 18:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154803948 Project Based Learning beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154806595 (IS, Wk4) projects with a connection to real-life issues, student led, with opportunities for choice. Key Take aways:
  • Using choice and being student driven (valorization and choices)
  • using self and peer assessment to strengthen ideas (connections to dialogue and SEL)
  • can more readily inspire flow because students become invested in it and passionate about it
  • this is meaningful work (connection to community)
  • guidelines
  • teacher is facilitator 
  • my passion projects (REVISIT)*******
]]> 2022-04-23 18:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154806595 Field Experiences beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154813434 (IS, Wk5) getting out of the classroom to connect with community and earth 
  • benefits of field experience
  • opportunities for independence, teamwork, planning and student leadership
  • connects students past the classroom to real life/ real world
  • Students should be involved in all planning and preparation
  • during experience, students are doing hands on activities which relate to real life
  • connections to erdkinder, PBL, SEL, and meaningful work
]]> 2022-04-23 18:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154813434 Economic Experiences beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154821182 (IS, Wk5) providing students with opportunities to plan and run small economies. Key take aways:
  • connection to valorization-independent and skill based
  • connection to meaningful work-allows them to participate in something they benefit from
  • noble work-can use profits to help others
  • connections to erdkinder if you do something with a garden but also in the economic sense-students becoming self sufficient
  • connects to adolescent development because it allows students to start becoming part of society
  • ideas

]]> 2022-04-23 18:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154821182 Service beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154822922 (IS, Wk5) providing opportunities for students to serve others. Key Take aways:
  • connection to values and SEL-allows students to broaden their perspective
  • connection to valorization--allows students to find place in larger setting
  • connects to meaningful work-there is a reason we do this, help address a problem students can connect to and that makes a difference IRL
  • connecting passion and needs of community 
  • service learning helps connect to academic studies and give meaning to students
  • shouldn't feel like a burden
  • WANT TO TRY urban farming**
]]> 2022-04-23 18:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154822922 Silence and Solitude beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154827060 (IS, Wk5) Key Take aways:
  • silence allows the brain to clam and focus
  • becoming a greater need with constant bombardment now
  • connecting better to our internal environment and self
  • use of mindfulness and reflection to introduce silence 
  • minimizing reactive states
  • connection to flow-better allows us to connect mind and body
  • connection to meaningful work--allows us to better focus and find meaning
]]> 2022-04-23 18:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154827060 Role of the Teacher beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154832019 (IS, Wk6) Key take aways:
  • the roles of the teacher
  • teacher is the guide-facilitating knowledge vs just giving it
  • prepare the space
  • should understand all needs of the adolescent and how to address these
  • impart life long learning
]]> 2022-04-23 19:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154832019 Spiritual Transformation beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154835352 (IS, Wk6) We as instructors must transform spiritually to be the best guides. Key take aways:
  • spirituality feeds our soul and gives us room to look at/consider student souls
  • spirituality helps us and students connect to energy that bonds us
  • community benefits from spirit because spirit emphasizes and connects us to  relationships which drive community
  • being spiritual allows us to serve our students--no resentment and no feelings of superiority when in service to others
  • I am IN SERVICE to my student, this is how I contribute to my community and myself
]]> 2022-04-23 19:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154835352 Preparation of the Environment beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154837171 (IS, Wk6) see image for key takeaways on prepared env. more below:
  • connection to choice and clear limits-students know where to go and what they should interact with
  • allows for differentiation
  • allows for flow because student find what interests them
  • allows teacher to address most prevalent needs and others to help one another
  • valorization for students helping others and finding independence
  • allows the teacher to guide and facilitate
]]> 2022-04-23 19:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154837171 Personal Improvements beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154838011 (IS, Wk6) see linked ]]> 2022-04-23 19:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154838011 The Way We Gather beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154843968 (MM1, Wk1) important to not that when we have gatherings of our school and community that these follow specific guidelines:
  • to celebrate the community
  • attend to business
  • not to recognize individual accomplishment
  • to emphasize the connectedness and beauty of the community
  • emphasize the whole not the parts
  • WANT TO have staff community meetings

]]> 2022-04-23 19:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154843968 Seven Gateways beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154848533 (MM1, Wk1) Connections:
  • connects to SEL, role of teacher, service, meaningful work, and spirit in yearning for deep connection-both to themselves, others, and the world
  • Silence and solitude connection--something we need in order to process world around us 
  • connects to themes, erdkinder, spirit,  field experiences, and project based learning through the search for meaning and purpose-we need education to provide both
  • joy and delight connects to the way we gather, work of hands and heart, field experiences, and flow-creating feelings of exaltation and ecstacy (connecting mind to body)
  • creative drive connects to PBL, flow, economy, erdkinder, meaningful work, and choice as we find inspiration through and from creativity 
  • urge for transcendence-flow
  • need for initiation is met through economies, community celebrations, service work, and field experiences-each of which helps to initiate our youths into their society
]]> 2022-04-23 19:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154848533 Soul beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154853587 (MM1, Wk1) soul being the energy we have within us, our self, and how that connects and flows through our world and with others the depth and dimension of human experience
  • role of the teacher to know and understand students which requires seeing their souls
  • meaningful work and service help feed the dimensionality of the inner student and make connections to others' soul
  • approach spiritual growth through mindfulness which connects to silence and spirit
  • flow helps to connect our mind and body, heightening soulful experience
  • love and logic honors the soul
]]> 2022-04-23 20:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154853587 Teachers as Leaders beningofr https://padlet.com/beningofr/be3syjzs2ed1eghc/wish/2154856288 (MM1, Wk1) teachers must be good leader. What is a good leader? (video notes above bc i loved this video)
  • someone who sees from others' perspectives
  • celebrates the accomplishments
  • guides but doesn't pour
  • Cultivating POSITIVE energy within yourself to uplift and ignite the energy in the souls around you
  • DON'T TAKE YOURSELF SO SERIOUSLY!!!
  • honor the possibilities of multiple perspectives 
  • inspiring us to sound together
  • power to shed good light
  • be self examining and handle your own demons
  • hone skills that go inward and make the inner journey
  • leadership is about enlightening others to the depth of connectedness
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