My proposal is simple. Be brave and try out 20% Time in the third term of this academic year (you need to know each child as an individual learner for it to be effective, term three or four has usually allowed enough time for this). Upon returning from Christmas, your children will receive the greatest gift that a teacher could give. Really.
But you're not alone. I have provided support material personalised for each case, taking into account the age and needs of the learners. I am happy to continue to do so and offer talks, presentations, meetings or further support, again, tailored to your needs. Don't feel restricted if you live outside of the UK either. Let's get this global.
I'm still learning about 20% Time. So are other educators. So are Google. Learning is life, right? This is your chance to get involved and show that intrinsic motivation and interdependence can create something very special indeed. You'll not believe the results.
Go on. Try it.
Email: stuart@sjeducation.co.uk
Great to see your enthusiasm for 20% time Stuart. I'm also continuing with it in my classroom this year although I intend to have it underway by the 2nd half of Term 1.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Kevin. After looking into it more after your keynote, I realised how it can really be 'made your own' and tailored to any age group. It's become quite a 'hobby' of mine now. Hope all's well with your new bunch! :)
ReplyDeleteLearning theory is all but a distant memory for many of my colleagues; a philosophy of 'can I go home yet' so transparent that it beggars belief! I, however, too daydreamabout such philosophies and haven't settled yet but inspire is there along with ' care'. I care about how many children add falling through the net of our system, about what I do, how I do it and how responsible we must be for every word we say in school. New to using a blasted phone for this so this note appears on the wrong post but hey,I reckon you may forgive me as someone who sometimes can't sleep through thinking about making someone's life a little better tomorrow...Re 20%...I love it, have you seen any action research/other literature on this?must sleep now... Disco tomorrow... Must resist tearing around and skidding on my knees too! Keep up the good work!
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