Hi Valerie- I am also interested in this idea too. I work with after school programs and we have been adding OST (and other methods) to our program repertoire. Some centers have started using the principles & law as a way of establishing equity during center meetups and making sure the children's voices are heard, while others are using it to create developmentally appropriate projects.
The biggest challenge to date has been changing the adults' paradigm. They are used to teaching and directing so it is a bit of a shift to move towards the role of the adult as a provocateur and facilitator. ElizaBeth -----Original Message----- From: OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu] On Behalf Of Valerie Schmitz Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 7:20 PM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: [OSLIST] OS to engage the whole child? Thinking today about a K-12 learning environment (both face to face and some online) and the work we continually repeat which seems to preclude any real innovation for those we serve. Is it possible to create and sustain a permanent learning environment for children and young adults based on the OS/AOH - a clear and bright way of action that engages the whole child? I thank you for any thoughts. Valerie * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist
