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A collective of educators and students engages in immersive art- and design-driven practice to reimagine higher-education and primary-school teaching and learning at, and beyond, the University of Teacher Education. 

Rooted in curiosity, care and attentiveness to diverse histories and voices, the collective offers open-ended impulses that anyone can adapt, question or extend across a growing constellation of educational hubs.

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Check-In: Horizon Compass

Overview:

This opening ritual supports educators and students in centering growth, respectful exchange, and shared commitments before a course begins.

  1. Opening Reflection (example prompt; replaceable):
    “What personal insight or skill are you most eager to develop on this learning journey?”

  2. Embrace Growth Potential:
    Each participant shares one reason this experience is a chance to learn from everyone—highlighting that all backgrounds and roles bring valuable knowledge.

  3. Honour Unique Perspectives:
    Invite each person to name an aspect of their identity or experience that will shape their engagement—so every viewpoint informs the group from the outset.

  4. Appreciate the Process:
    Ask participants to identify one phase of the upcoming work (e.g., collaboration, experimentation, reflection) they value, reinforcing that growth involves both successes and challenges.

  5. Record & Revisit:
    Co-create two or three guiding principles (e.g., “Listen with curiosity,” “Elevate unheard ideas”) and display them—on a shared slide or whiteboard photo—so the group can return to these commitments at key milestones.