The Ménnaisian approach to pedagogy
The refreshing pedagogy of a 19th century churchman, ahead of his time.
Learning to connect with nature
An ecopsychological approach developed by Joana Macy that helps pedagogy to integrate the challenges of life. Moving from the closed spaces of the school as a monofunctional place of transmission from brain to brain to open spaces of relationship of the whole being in connection with its environment.
Immerse students in history with role-playing
Few teachers in the French-speaking world use simulation or games, including role-playing games, to teach history. Yet in the United States, the use of this type of pedagogy is very common and has become part of the mores. What is it that attracts Americans to this method, and what lessons could teachers learn from it?
Why constructivism and non-directive methods don't work very well
Explicit and systematic" are often confused with "by a master" and "from simple to complex". What must be explicit are the references that support the information and what must be systematic is the intellectual approach that is not satisfied with any grey area. If there is direction to be had, it is in the rigor to be maintained.
For an ecological professional co-development
While many companies are revising their business models to be less polluting, it is important to realize that the marketplace of ideas also produces polluting and destructive ideas. This is why it becomes essential to review the way in which educational methods can generate ideas and behaviors that are beneficial or destructive for the planet. Co-development lends itself perfectly to pro-ecological adaptations