Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
Formulas? There are none. There are only possible Strategies Part 2: Play is the Work of Children
The key takeaway is to have a strategy. Have multiple strategies for different learning pathways.
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Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Mar 12
- 5 min
Formulas? There are none. There are only possible Strategies Part 2: Play is the Work of Children
The key takeaway is to have a strategy. Have multiple strategies for different learning pathways.
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Feb 28
- 3 min
The Artist's Studio: The Atelier and Atelierista
Above all, the atelier brings the strength and joy of the unexpected and the uncommon to the process of learning. It supports a…
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Feb 27
- 4 min
Formulas? There are none. There are only possible strategies.
"Formulas? There are none. There are only possible strategies."
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Feb 21
- 3 min
We Must Avoid the “Ready Meal” Approach to Education!
Too many educators have become accustomed to simply delivering the lesson using the prescribed time on the box.
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Dec 7, 2022
- 3 min
Just because it looks nice doesn’t mean learning can happen.
the Reggio Emilia Approach we repeat the wise words of Loris Malaguzzi "The environment is the third teacher". In the Instagram years...
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Dec 4, 2022
- 2 min
The Wild Child!
I recently observed a parent say to their child, "don't act like a wild child!" . What do you assume this child was doing to evoke such…
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 26, 2022
- 3 min
Don’t hold them back or drag them along!
"It is not appropriate to require young children to learn to write in advance, when children have spontaneous writing behavior...
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
No math class😲 How do children learn🤔
So if we opt out of the subject based approach where we divide the day by different domains (English, Math, Art, Chinese etc.) how can…
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
Earn Respect, Cultivate Curiosity! The Goal of Great Educators.
A teacher cannot go into a classroom and expect children to listen without affording children the same right. Being a good listener is more
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 20, 2022
- 4 min
The Internalized Curriculum
There are also many wonderful Chinese early childhood theorists to learn from such as Professor Yu Yong Ping (虞永平)，Mr. Chen He Qin (陈鹤琴)，and
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 13, 2022
- 3 min
What's Next?
When children play they show us what they know, what they haven't yet discovered, what they want to know and what interests them.
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Oct 23, 2022
- 4 min
What Does Following Children's Interests Through Project Based Learning Really Mean?
"what makes something an insect?" or "how does a caterpillar become a butterfly?" (or another insect). The teacher would then set out...
Miki Barr (M.Ed)
- Oct 22, 2022
- 9 min
Four Questions About Project Based Learning!
What is the purpose of the PBL Approach?
Why should every child be involved in every activity in the project exploration process?
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Oct 8, 2022
- 3 min
Our Schooling Has Conditioned Our Teaching!
We don't realize it but our time as students has influenced how we perceive education and schooling.
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- May 22, 2022
- 6 min
Does the Neuroscience Evidence Support the Need for Phonics Programs in the Early Years?
Does the Neuroscience Evidence Support the Need for Phonics Programs in the Early Years
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Jan 9, 2022
- 3 min
The DEVIL in the Early Years.
If we asked you about your ‘image of the child’ will what you say match what you do? For those of you that are interested or believe in...
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Jan 5, 2022
- 12 min
The How and When of Learning to Read...
The problem with synthetic phonics, if used alone, is learning can lack context which means children can
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Dec 31, 2021
- 5 min
What is the Future of Private Education in China?
Is this all about to change. Based on changes across China on an educational reform level, financial and COVID-19 it seems the future of pri
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