[SENco-forum] Reggio Emilio

Looking at Gardner's list of 8 learning styles the 'naturalist' idea is
often overlooked at school (as are those who require 'quiet or alone time'
to process new ideas), but it is the same problem - for as many who excel in
any one area there are some who will not and may then exhibit poor
behaviour. Moderation in everything including moderation ( in its other
sense).

Perhaps we would be better rotating KS1 & KS2 much of the time so they get
to spend time with teachers who's passion is music, or storytelling or bio
or zoology rather than expect teachers to be all singing and dancing to fit
one NC shaped mould.

As for cognitive visual, auditory & Kinaesthetic learners it is notable that
80% of excluded children are often in the kinaesthetic category (regardless
of SEN issues).  We need to take account of cognitive (VAK), and learning
styles to get the best from pupils and teachers.

Sharon Tringham

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