Publish at January 18 2022 Updated January 28 2022
Learning by sharing in a group: this is the idea behind communities of practice. They seem to be back in the educational news again, especially in light of the health crisis. Collective training to lead to changes in workplaces or institutions that can work. Provided they are well organized.
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Valuing is achieved through actions and commitments that translate into action. These actions demonstrate that value is being placed. Four easy ways, that don't necessarily cost a lot of money but direct action, create an atmosphere, make life easier and allow everyone to participate.
Then we're talking about a very nice job, teaching.
Teaching with obsolete textbooks?
The beauty of knowledge and science is its evolution. Does this show up in teaching materials? Not always, unfortunately. The obsolescence of textbooks is leading some to call for an end to their use. Others are proposing that we take what is accurate from them and find other ways of sharing current knowledge.
Taking notes seems simple, yet many students take bad notes. Because the idea is not to copy a teacher's speech word for word, but to highlight the essential elements on which the evaluations will be based. There are techniques that make note-taking more refined, avoiding common mistakes.
In the case presented here, the customary context of concerted project development was a key factor in achieving the objectives, but also in keeping to the relatively tight schedule. It is also this context that makes it possible to predict that this project has every chance of succeeding, since it is not only supported by politicians, but also by the residents who are genuinely involved in its development.
The art of leading a virtual classroom
With the various confinements associated with covid-19, teachers had to learn quickly how to facilitate a remote classroom. Indeed, the challenge is daunting when it is not possible to physically interact with learners. However, with proper preparation and a touch of friendliness, the coldness of a videoconferencing device can be reduced.
