The Evolving Dinosaurs Weekly Reflections
The posts on this page are my weekly reflections about the Evolving Dinosaurs' Experiences or Learning that we have done together. So often we ask our students to write reflections, but do we give them the opportunity to see our own reflections and comment on them. I'm going to be a risk-taker and give it a go!
Week Ending 21 August 2015
I had a fabulous time with the Evolving Dinosaurs this week and am extremely grateful to their class teachers for allowing me to accompany both Evolving Dinosaurs on their excursions.
The Littlest Evolving Dinosaur had an excursion to Melbourne Aquarium followed by lunch at the Fitzroy Gardens. What an amazing day! The tour given by the educator was informative, entertaining and appreciative of the children's prior knowledge. The students were a credit to their teachers, participating with enthusiasm and so knowledgeable about the creatures, their environments and the threats they face. Just as importantly, the children were also so inquisitive and ready to learn all they could.
Later in the week, The Bigger Evolving Dinosaur had an excursion to the Koori Heritage Trust and then Melbourne Museum. In my opinion, just as important learning occurred for the children getting to each location as at the venues. The children caught the train from outer Melbourne into the city and then a tram to the Museum. They had to learn about being efficient and on schedule because time was tight. They also had to learn how sometimes we aren't too comfortable and do have to stand on public transport, be aware of other commuters and the consequences of missing a tram or train.
The tour along the Yarra River near Federation Square was very informative and I loved how it occurred outside so there was a concrete context for the children as they learnt about how the Aborigines lived in the area before the white development of Melbourne.
Time was very short at the Melbourne Museum and we didn't get to fully explore even the one section we'd gone to see. I can see another day trip on the school holidays is in order.
Week Ending 21 August 2015
I had a fabulous time with the Evolving Dinosaurs this week and am extremely grateful to their class teachers for allowing me to accompany both Evolving Dinosaurs on their excursions.
The Littlest Evolving Dinosaur had an excursion to Melbourne Aquarium followed by lunch at the Fitzroy Gardens. What an amazing day! The tour given by the educator was informative, entertaining and appreciative of the children's prior knowledge. The students were a credit to their teachers, participating with enthusiasm and so knowledgeable about the creatures, their environments and the threats they face. Just as importantly, the children were also so inquisitive and ready to learn all they could.
Later in the week, The Bigger Evolving Dinosaur had an excursion to the Koori Heritage Trust and then Melbourne Museum. In my opinion, just as important learning occurred for the children getting to each location as at the venues. The children caught the train from outer Melbourne into the city and then a tram to the Museum. They had to learn about being efficient and on schedule because time was tight. They also had to learn how sometimes we aren't too comfortable and do have to stand on public transport, be aware of other commuters and the consequences of missing a tram or train.
The tour along the Yarra River near Federation Square was very informative and I loved how it occurred outside so there was a concrete context for the children as they learnt about how the Aborigines lived in the area before the white development of Melbourne.
Time was very short at the Melbourne Museum and we didn't get to fully explore even the one section we'd gone to see. I can see another day trip on the school holidays is in order.
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