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Collective WHS Ideas about Returning to the Post-Lockdown Classroom
Contents Building community in the classroom Finding gaps in pupils’ understanding Knowing your students and giving voice to all
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Hopefully, returning to our physical classrooms won’t feel like a foray to foreign lands or unfamiliar terrain. However, the changes in the setup of our rooms mean we need to explore different ways of getting the very best from our pupils. Our pedagogy needs to be considered carefully. We will need to combine the very best of ‘digital’ and ‘old school’ teaching methods to create a truly hybrid model. Within a hybrid model, learning centers on personal relationships. It uses face-to-face, and online platforms like Microsoft Teams, to facilitate meaningful connections between students and ensures synchronous time is used for the best possible purposes. It focuses on authentic, relevant learning that provides students with voice, choice, and agency. It incorporates peer tutoring, student selfassessment, and collaboration among instructors and students to design and carry out the learning experience. It is human-centered. In short, "The hybrid model combines the best of in-school and remote learning, with digital engagement. It is more than a quick fix. It is a way to enhance and accelerate learning by providing student- centered approaches to meet diverse learners needs. https://education.microsoft.com/en-us/course/218c22a7/0
