Feedback to peer reflections
Keitha Reflection 2http://ladycarrot3.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/reflection-two-stereo.html?showComment=1377945230228#c1333166224842506809
Keitha I have really enjoyed
reading your reflections. I was drawn to “The Stereo” reflection because I can relate
to it in my centre, Every time the music is on the environment definitely sounds
of laughter and joy. I like how you said “Being able to express yourself
through dance listening to music is done differently by each child through body
movements that are unique to them” I totally agree with this, music allows
children and adults to express themselves in their own ways, while still creating
a connectedness with the people around them.
I like that the stereo is there
for the children to use whenever they want. This shows that the children are
free to explore their environment, which means that they will be confident in
fully engaging in music and movement, allowing them to truly express
themselves; which is great. Keep up the good work. Maybe to extend the children’s
experience next time you could incorporate other materials while playing the music
from the stereo for example: different fabrics or musical instruments for the
children to further express themselves.
Natalie your reflections have been very informative in
regards to technology. I was particularly intrigued by your reflection titled “Glitter
art”. It was great to know that S was able to recall on a previous experience
of using the photocopier with you, to extend her learning. I agree with you that
S’s “sense of belonging was being nurtured throughout this repeated experience”.
This shows that she has built a strong relationship with you and is comfortable
coming to you for support.
I really liked how you asked S what she needed to do next
rather than just assuming. I should have used this technique with the children
in my reflection “I know how to do it”. It definitely is a great way to see
what S already knew and what she needed help with. It also allowed her to take responsibility
for her own learning because she was able to work out for herself the process of
using the photocopier without being told what to do. Keep up the good work.
Erika Reflection 3
http://erikasblog2013.blogspot.co.nz/2013/08/normal-0-false-false-false-en-nz-x-none_26.html?showComment=1377948110878#c3684717295240889470
Erika; I have really enjoyed reading your reflections; they
have covered a range of technology that are all relevant to children’s
learning. I was particularly drawn to the reflection “Our Office” because of
the wide range of technology that the children were able to experiment with. It
was great to see that the children had an ‘office’ environment set up and were
able to role play what they have seen and know what happens, in their wider
environments.
I agree with you that children should have the opportunity
to learn alongside the technology that is now common place in all our daily
lives. It is the technology that these children will be using in their daily
lives in years to come, so I believe that children should be learning how to
use it so that they are prepared for when they do need to use it, rather than
the technology being treated as an adult’s toy.
I am assuming that the technology was not connected, so to further
extend the children’s experience, you could incorporate real technology. For
example; using a real computer alongside a teacher or taking photos with a real
camera and then loading them onto the computer and printing them out.
Joanne Reflection 1
Jo; It has been great to see the different technology that
is used in your centre. I really enjoyed reading your reflection “Technology -
will we ever keep up?” Incorporating an electric typewriter into the children’s
learning, what a great way to encourage reading and writing for children. I agree with you that nothing beats a hands on
experience; this typewriter experience allowed the children to truly experiment
with the technology. I really liked that you have allowed children to see where
technology has come from rather than placing a computer in front of them. I
agree that having this knowledge of past technology will allow the children to
better understand and change technology in the future.
I also really liked how the children’s learning of the typewriter was extended through collage. It was great to see that the children could use the knowledge that they had gained from the typewriter and how it works and used it to make their own typewriters. It really is amazing what children can do. To further extend the children’s knowledge of older technology you could explore other technology from the past. For example; old telephones or film cameras where the children can develop an understanding of the process of developing film.
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