Blooming Curious

Blooming Curious

di Edwina Cottino
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Predicted Trends in Education for 2025 and Beyond

What are the predicted trends in Education for 2025 and beyond? Scouring the internet I found many, so in this episode I curate the top 5 that I think will probably stick and some of the negative impacts that these trends will have on our children. 🔗 Links: Download Inquiry-based learning 101 Research article 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE 💌Connect with Edwina: Email: contact@bloomingcurious.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/ Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious ☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️ 00:00 Welcome to Episode 50! 00:32 Trends in Education: An Overview 01:26 Virtual and Online Learning 04:54 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Education 06:05 Non-Traditional Models of Schooling 09:06 Teacher Retention and Preventing Burnout 11:39 The Importance of Social and Emotional Learning 13:37 Conclusion and Call to Action
E50
21 ott 2024
15:39

A Play Date with the Past: An interview with Nicola Hoad from Play in the Past

Hands-on learning makes learning and understanding concrete for children. This is never more true than when it comes to learning about history.In this episode I talk to the founder of Play in the Past, Nicola Hoad, who brings hands-on incursions to children in schools where they can experience history in their hands.Play in the Past brings historical artefacts into schools for children to experience change and continuity over time with real historical artefacts. Listen how Nicola explores history with young children and the incredible benefits to children when they are afforded the opportunity to interact and physically explore historical artefacts hands-on. 🔗 Links: Contact Nicola at Play in the Past website Play in the Past on Facebook Play in the Past on Instagram 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE 💌Connect with Edwina: Email: contact@bloomingcurious.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/ Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious ☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️ 00:00 Introduction to Nicola Howd and Play in the Past 00:37 The Birth of Play in the Past 03:15 Acquiring Historical Artifacts 06:24 The Magic of Incursions 09:42 Impact on Children's Learning 17:33 Inquiry-Based Learning and Explicit Instruction 25:41 Advice for Educators 33:25 Conclusion and Contact Information
E49
14 ott 2024
37:15

How to Hook Students into Learning with Hands-on Textile Crafts

How do we keep children engaged until year end and still teach them something useful AND tick off some of our learning outcomes? Term 4 is the ideal term to hook students into learning with hands-on textile crafts. It's also a great time to have a go at some new teaching strategies that you may have been putting off. Now is the time to have a go and enjoy the process alongside your students.In this episode Edwina shares how she incorporates sewing and textile crafts to tick off multiple curriculum outcomes and make learning relatable and transferable for students, all while teaching them lifelong skills in the process. Edwina shares how the project she does with children meets the outcomes in English, Design and Technologies and Digital Technologies. 🔗 Links: How to Engage Young Children and Meet Curriculum Outcomes with Textile Craft Projects Download Technologies and Design Graphic Organiser 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE 💌Connect with Edwina: Email: contact@bloomingcurious.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/ Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious ☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️ 00:00 Welcome Back to Blooming Curious 01:13 Integrating Textiles into the Curriculum 03:14 Hands-On Learning with Textiles 04:25 Student Projects and Skills Development 06:07 Planning and Reflection in Textile Projects 07:24 Cross-Curricular Connections 10:57 End-of-Year Projects and Celebrations 12:46 Tips for Teaching Textile Skills
E48
7 ott 2024
17:17

How to Motivate Students to Take Ownership for Their Learning

Key insights into classroom engagement by a recent study conducted by Lego Education followup. In this episode I explore the strategies that will motivate students to take ownership for their own learning, which of course has the ripple effect of better overall engagement not just for our students but for ourselves too.Have you noticed that students have become passive recipients of knowledge? They sit there waiting for us to pour knowledge and information into them, and then they don't do anything with that knowledge. They're unable to transfer their learning into other areas. One way that we can ensure that students transfer knowledge, is to better engage them. And the way to better engage students is firstly to make sure that what we are teaching them is relevant to their lives. And when learning is relevant, students are better positioned to take ownership for their learning. 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE Download Inquiry-based learning 101 ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE 💌Connect with Edwina: Email: contact@bloomingcurious.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/ Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious ☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️ 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:42 Understanding Student Engagement 02:13 Inquiry and Project-Based Learning 03:12 Teaching Inquiry Skills 04:34 Practical Techniques for Engagement 07:21 Making Learning Relevant 09:32 Recap and Final Thoughts 10:10 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
E47
30 set 2024
11:48

How to better engage our students - State of Classroom Engagement Report by Lego Education

How do we better engage our students? What leads to better engagement in classrooms?In today's episode Edwina unpacks the 4 key findings that Lego Education found in their study of over 6000 administrators, teachers, parents and students into classroom engagement. Student engagement has far reaching effects beyond the classroom, including teacher retention. This report from Lego Education brings home the importance of focusing on those teaching strategies that deliver the highest student engagement. 🔗 Links: The Importance of Play in Learning and Development 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE 💌Connect with Edwina: Email: contact@bloomingcurious.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/ Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious ☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️ 00:00 Introduction: Are Your Students Really Engaged? 00:26 Defining Student Engagement 01:48 Active Involvement: The Key to Engagement 02:25 Survey Insights: What Students Prefer 02:57 Lego Education Study: Key Findings 03:48 Insight 1: Collaboration Boosts Engagement 05:37 Insight 2: Engagement Improves Academic Outcomes 07:29 Insight 3: Teacher Retention and Student Engagement 10:43 Insight 4: Purposeful Play Enhances Learning 13:00 Practical Takeaways and Conclusion
E46
23 set 2024
19:41

Understanding Authentic Inquiry with Kath Murdoch

At the free event The Inquiry Educator's Summit Kath Murdoch spoke about the qualities of inquiry educators. How educators shouldn't just accept things as they are but be open to question, change, and make adjustments to better meet the learning needs of our students.In this episode I unpack my own take aways from the episode, the most profound being, "Don't be seduced into the shallow waters." This is what I unpack in this episode and also offer my own help to educators that just want to take that leap and begin integrating inquiry so that they better meet the needs of our modern children. 🔗 Links: 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE Get Inquiry-based learning 101 Lear more: Step by Step Integrated Inquiry Teaching Guide ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE 💌Connect with Edwina: Email: contact@bloomingcurious.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/ Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious ☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️ 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:19 Kath Murdoch's Insights on Inquiry 03:05 The Language of Inquiry Educators 04:17 Avoiding Shallow Teaching Practices 05:22 Practical Tips and Free Guide 05:29 Conclusion and Call to Action
E45
16 set 2024
7:55

Unlocking Curiosity in the Classroom: Insights from Trevor MacKenzie

At the 2024 Inquiry Educators Summit Trevor MacKenzie, teacher, Education Consultant, speaker and author focused on how we as educators plan for curiosity. How we get children to ask questions and how we use our students' questions as formative evidence to plan the next steps in our students' learning.It all starts with knowing our curriculum and then using our provocations to ignite curiosity and questions from students. Trevor gave some examples of actionable questioning routines and how we use them to stay true to our values as inquiry educators. 🔗 Links: 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE Download: Inquiry-based learning 101 ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE 💌Connect with Edwina: Email: contact@bloomingcurious.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/ Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious ☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️ 00:00 Introduction to The Inquiry Educators Summit 00:33 Trevor MacKenzie's Insights on Curiosity 00:35 Values in Inquiry-Based Education 00:35 Practical Strategies for Fostering Curiosity 00:35 The Role of Environment and Reflection 04:38 Provocations and Questioning Routines 04:52 Movement, Collaboration, and Thinking Time 08:35 Free Resources and Final Thoughts 10:49 Encouragement and Call to Action
E44
9 set 2024
12:32

Inquiry based learning debunked

If you've ever had an opinion or just wondered about inquiry based learning then this is the episode for you. In this episode, Edwina debunks the comments and misconceptions made by educators about inquiry-based learning on line. Edwina cuts through all the misconceptions and offers practical, honest and straight forward facts around inquiry based learning. If you found this episode interesting or just thought provoking, then please click the forward button and send it to a few friends. 🔗 Links: Learn more: Step by Step Integrated Inquiry Teaching Guide 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE Get Inquiry-based learning 101 ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE 💌Connect with Edwina: Email: contact@bloomingcurious.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/ Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious ☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️ 00:00 Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning 00:14 Personal Journey and Philosophy 01:51 Addressing Misconceptions 04:07 Teaching Critical Thinking and Questioning 05:14 Inquiry in Practice 06:07 Work Ethic and Motivation 10:47 Resources and Classroom Conditions 15:13 Final Thoughts and Course Announcement
E43
2 set 2024
19:13

Interview with Victoria Crossan of Learning by Inquiry

Victoria Crossan is a wealth of practical knowledge when it comes to using inquiry as a teaching strategy to nurture children's curiosity. In this episode we unpack how inquiry benefits children's learning, the difference between an invitation and a provocation and how to use what you have to set up provocations. Victoria walks us through how to use provocations to spark children's interests and gives useful advice to educators who are new to inquiry, and are ready to have a go.Victoria's passion is palpable! Let this be the episode that makes you want to have a go and change children's learning for the better. 🔗 Links: Connect with Victoria at Learning By Inquiry Learning by Inquiry on Facebook Learning by Inquiry on Instagram 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE 💌Connect with Edwina: Email: contact@bloomingcurious.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/ Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious ☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️ 00:00 Introduction to Victoria Crosson and Inquiry-Based Learning 00:55 Victoria's Teaching Journey and Early Influences 05:26 Differences Between Canadian and English Education Systems 08:27 The Importance of Curiosity in Education 10:13 Inquiry-Based Learning in Practice 15:22 Provocations vs. Invitations in Inquiry Classrooms 21:46 Practical Tips for Educators on Using Provocations 25:44 Engaging Students with Simple Classroom Materials 29:29 A Heartfelt Story of Passionate Learning 30:15 The Power of Inquiry-Based Learning 33:38 Connecting Curriculum with Student Interests 35:43 Interdisciplinary Learning and Real-World Applications 37:33 The Role of Teacher Mindset in Inquiry 41:26 Measuring the Effectiveness of Provocations 44:06 Modeling Inquiry and Embracing Failure 45:16 The Rewards of Inquiry-Based Education 49:57 Advice for Educators on Implementing Inquiry 54:48 Resources and Final Thoughts
E42
26 ago 2024
59:44

Make Curiosity a Priority for Back to School

What does it take to encourage curiosity and how do we keep those young minds curious? This is what we unpack in this episode just in time for back to school! Classrooms and lesson plans are being prepared in anticipation for that first day and all the days that follow. Of course, ensuring that the learning space is welcoming and sparks curiosity and interest is at the forefront of every teacher's mind, but the greatest challenge for any teacher is how to get kids to be interested in learning, to spark their curiosity and encourage a love for learning. 🔗 Links: Download: Simple Guided Inquiry for teachable moments Download: Open ended questions 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE 💌Connect with Edwina: Email: contact@bloomingcurious.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/ Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious ☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️ 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:30 Starting the New School Year 01:07 Building Relationships with Students 03:56 Encouraging Natural Curiosity 09:00 Inquiry-Based Learning 16:53 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
E41
19 ago 2024
18:58
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