- George S. Patton
Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.
- Joshua J. Marine
“The constructivist approach puts a premium on the
selection of items that reflect learning from the
student’s perspective.”
F. Leon Paulson & Pearl Paulson (1994)
selection of items that reflect learning from the
student’s perspective.”
F. Leon Paulson & Pearl Paulson (1994)
In conclusion, this course has been such a blessing and wealth of information to improve and inform my pedagogy as you will see through out my blog posts. I have now changed my thinking to see these challenges as an important part of embracing children, childhood and all that it entails. This course has assisted me to reflect and consider how these challenges affect not only myself but other stakeholders and to see things from their point of view. My personal philosophy is now transforming to a deeper level as I re-evaluate it in a more critical manner. I see my previous challenges as a learning journey and an opportunity to give children knowledge, opportunities and a voice in a precious moment of time.....Childhood.
My final wish is that I continue to create portfolios as a dynamic celebration of learning across my lifespan.
Kristy Day
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