If you only click on one internet link today – make it this one… Luke Willis from Melville Intermediate School (a decile 4 school in Hamilton) is 8 weeks in to his first attempt at Mantle of the Expert. His blog charts the amazing success he has had with these students. The journey has also […]
Here are two reminders and one bit of news For Hamilton mantlers, don’t forget our final cluster meeting for 2013, which is tomorrow, Thursday 28th Nov at 4.30 at Melville Intermediate School. Come and hear about the exciting things colleagues at this school have achieved with mantle and process drama. You will be inspired. For […]
Check out this brief blog from Debra Kidd (UK) countering some misunderstandings about MOTE. Debra is well worth reading in general … you might like to subscribe for regular updates http://debrakidd.wordpress.com/2013/11/15/dispelling-some-mantle-myths/
This is a really nice video from the UK showing two teachers using MOTE to engage young children in the story of the life of Nelson (a figure from their local history). This is a great example of how MOTE can help children gain factual knowledge through emotional engagement. Bet NZ teachers can think of […]
Hi folks Date for the next Hamilton cluster group will be Thursday 28th November 4.30pm for 5pm at Melville Intermediate School Visiting Sue Bleaken’s school will give us the opportunity to hear about how she uses mantle / process drama to develop restorative processes across the school. Inspiring stuff! Other possible topics for the evening are assessment methods within […]
Thanks Michelle and colleagues at Aberdeen school for making everyone so welcome on Thursday evening. As always, an energizing and reinspiring couple of hours. We had good numbers attending including several first timers – always good to see! Our focus this time was “hooks” – different ways to start a MOTE experience and build engagement. […]
Greetings colleagues – for those teaching in schools, I hope you have enjoyed a restorative couple of weeks out of the classroom. A reminder that our next cluster meeting is a few days away. Thursday 17th Oct 4.30pm at Aberdeen School, Aberdeen Drive, Dinsdale Hamilton. Our focus is on starting points, dramatic starters – “hooks” that […]
For those who have been waiting to enrol in the Mantle of the Expert summer school, I hear enrolments are now open. Click HERE for more. I am excited to be able to confirm that my co-teacher on this course will be Prof Brian Edmiston (USA). Brian’s writing on Mantle of the Expert will be […]
Just written my final blog post for this year’s mantle at HNS school. Comments from the children include “”I liked getting talked to and talking like an adult” and “I liked being someone else but not at the same time”. Meanwhile the teacher says, “You should see some of the writing – talk about powerful. You won’t believe […]
Here’s a cute video from Holy island school in Scotland, where teachers have been using Mantle of the Expert for some years. Sound quality is a bit mixed, but it gives some good explanations of MOTE and I love the way the children talk about how much they love this way of learning. Click here […]