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Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 15 - the one with Winnie-the-PoohTreasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 15 - the one with Winnie-the-Pooh

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 15 - the one with Winnie-the-Pooh

In Episode 15, our guests’ lightbulb moments included ways of facilitating learning through questioning, good learning design, our boat of treasure island pedagogies/props carries items including bottles of confidence, constructive alignment, De Bono’s thinking hats and characters from Winnie-the-Pooh.

Posted on: 17 December 2021

Liverpool Learning Summit 2022Liverpool Learning Summit 2022

Liverpool Learning Summit 2022

This year the Liverpool Learning Summit is on the topic of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. In this blog post we will outline some of the various talks and workshops that we hope you will participate in.

Posted on: 10 December 2021

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 14 - the one with the kaiTreasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 14 - the one with the kai

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 14 - the one with the kai

In Episode 14, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion featured Māori, Confucian and Arabic traditions and contexts, the focus on the whole person and creating the right environment for learning, including the importance of rituals that facilitate flexible and informal learning, such as through ‘kai’ (food) time.

Posted on: 2 December 2021

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 13 - the one with the GIFsTreasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 13 - the one with the GIFs

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 13 - the one with the GIFs

In Episode 13, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion veered from gradually lit-up to disco lightbulb moments, from simulation-based learning through to the role of debate, photo voice and the skills of using gifs.

Posted on: 9 November 2021

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 12 - the one with the MushroomsTreasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 12 - the one with the Mushrooms

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 12 - the one with the Mushrooms

In Episode 12, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies, props and luxury items, our discussion rowed forwards, backwards, in full circles and spirals. We touched upon student-centred learning, authentic assessment, the concept of expansive learning, respect, the idea of learning with and from our students. We also observed that sharing knitting patterns as a communal activity is akin to the act of sharing and comparing our individual teaching practice.

Posted on: 14 October 2021

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 11 - the one with the Snake HandlerTreasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 11 - the one with the Snake Handler

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 11 - the one with the Snake Handler

In Episode 11, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion touched on some of the ingredients that can make learning happen, from nurturing deep emotional connections, through facilitating difficult discussions (‘Pedagogies of Discomfort’) to cognitive dissonance.

Posted on: 4 October 2021

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 10 - the one with the cookbooksTreasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 10 - the one with the cookbooks

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 10 - the one with the cookbooks

In Episode 10, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion touched on various creative collaborative solving approaches with students with our luxury items making sure we will have a great time on the Treasure Island.

Posted on: 29 September 2021

Ready for ResitsReady for Resits

Ready for Resits

At CIE, through our work in support of the Canvas project and community space Canvas Connect we’ve worked with a number of departments and schools around their resit planning. Therefore, we thought it would be useful to share some of the key tips and findings from this work for those that are new to using Canvas.

Posted on: 28 July 2021

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 9 - the one with the tree houseTreasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 9 - the one with the tree house

Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 9 - the one with the tree house

In Episode 9, ungrading, threshold concepts, the Balloon Academy - lots of pedagogies and lightbulb moments resonated in today’s discussion. A common theme was linking learning to anything to do with moving and making.

Posted on: 24 June 2021

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    Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 15 - the one with Winnie-the-PoohTreasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 15 - the one with Winnie-the-Pooh

    Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 15 - the one with Winnie-the-Pooh

    In Episode 15, our guests’ lightbulb moments included ways of facilitating learning through questioning, good learning design, our boat of treasure island pedagogies/props carries items including bottles of confidence, constructive alignment, De Bono’s thinking hats and characters from Winnie-the-Pooh.

    Posted on: 17 December 2021