You already have a belief about education. ⁣

⁣Is it merely about an imparting of pedagogical information from one person to another, or is it more?⁣

Is the adult the sole decision-maker?⁣

Is education the drilling of skills?⁣

Or,

• Do you aim to understand the learner at their core?⁣
• Do you value and encourage curiosity?⁣
• Do you impart respect for diversity?⁣
• Do you help the child see themselves as a valuable member of a community?⁣
• Do you allow the child to lead, contribute, and collaborate in their learning? ⁣

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What about you as facilitator? ⁣

• What is your role?
• Do you reflect and expand from your experiences?⁣
• Are you knowledgeable about a variety of educational philosophies?⁣
• What is your understanding of ableism and its effects on chronically ill/disabled and neurodivergent individuals?
• Are you trauma-informed?
• What informed decisions do you make when it comes to education?

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What are your core beliefs about education?

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