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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Reduce students' performance anxiety
Our world is one of performance. We put the spotlight on those who break records, those who invent new technologies, those who dominate their professional environment, and so on. This obsession puts great pressure on students, who then develop performance anxiety. Changing the model in which mistakes are penalized when they are actually part of the learning process would be a huge step forward.
Participatory science: a great learning tool
Validation and reproducibility go well with "participation". What participatory science brings us is the missing link in giving a taste for learning to a mass of individuals who may be passionate but don't always have access to a support, a lever or a project that is sufficiently stimulating to begin in-depth work on the subject.
Cubes to make you want to move
A sedentary lifestyle has a significant impact on the health of children and adults alike. As the overall level of physical activity declines, it seems more essential than ever to encourage everyone to get moving. In Quebec, an initiative celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2023 and proposes, each spring, to families to carry out physical activities, regardless of their degree of difficulty.
Learning outdoors despite the risks
There's no such thing as zero risk outdoors. As soon as a class puts its nose outside, the dangers increase and, as many experts in this pedagogy say, that's a very good thing!
Active breaks: a way to keep your attention
Asking students to sit still and be quiet has always been the norm, but we know that it is not easy. After a while, they lose attention. So more and more researchers are promoting active breaks. Moments of relaxation and movement that allow us to get out of a sedentary position and give the brain a break.
