Capturing transformations for children, adults, practice and pedagogy
The examples given below show the different ways the Reflection with Guidance tool can be used.
Some are written stories with accompanying Reflection with Guidance templates completed by a small group of educators.
Others are recordings of educators using the prompts on the Reflection with Guidance tool to discuss a photo or a video or a written narrative observation (learning story).
Other completed Reflection with Guidance templates show how educators have used them to reflect on a video of children or some photos.
Consider transformations in the broadest sense of the word, recognising development is holistic. Flourishing is a key consideration and includes both emotional wellbeing and the development of positive learning dispositions. Self-reflection, for both educators and children, makes this learning visible. As well as holistic development transformations can also be considered in relation to national educational guidance.
Froebel believed that “through studying children, adults could gain a deeper understanding of their own lives as well as those of their children.”
(Tovey, 2020)
Broad bean dip
This learning story and accompanying reflections demonstrate how much learning comes from engagement in first-hand, real-life experiences. Consider too the evident levels of wellbeing and involvement.
Broad bean dip Learning Story
Broad bean dip Reflection with Guidance
Reflecting on V’s transformations
Reflecting on V’s transformations
Listen to some educators reflecting on the transformations over time for one child for whom English is an additional language. What was it that supported his wellbeing and involvement?
O and woodwork
This learning story and accompanying reflections demonstrate the transformations that arose from having time and space to become fully involved in a real-life, practical experience with a trusted adult.
O and woodwork Learning Story
O and woodwork Reflection with Guidance
Child C and the blocks
Child C and the blocks
Listen to some educators reflecting on the transformations that occurred through engaging in block play.
Toadstools
This learning story and accompanying reflections show the impact of children reflecting on their own learning with a nurturing and knowledgeable educator.
Toadstools Learning Story
Toadstools Reflection with Guidance
