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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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Method: Reflection Speed Dating

Overview:

A rapid‐exchange format integrating Nonviolent Communication principles to deepen insights from your observation day—centering respectful, non‐judgmental dialogue and cultural sensitivity.

  1. Pair Formation & Setup (2 min):
    Sit facing a partner. Agree on an acoustic cue (bell or clap) to signal prompt changes.

  2. Round Structure (2 min per prompt):
    • Speaker (1 min): Share a direct observation using neutral language (e.g., “I noticed that children kept their hands raised before speaking”), name any felt emotion (“I felt curious”), and identify the underlying need (“I noticed a need for clear turn-taking”). Avoid labels or judgments.
    • Listener (1 min): Reflect back what you heard (“It sounds like you observed… and felt… because you value…”), then swap roles.
    • Cue & Switch: At 2 min, move to the next prompt.

  3. Prompt Examples (choose 4 to start; then define your own):
    1. Trust Building: What actions fostered or impeded trust?
    2. Peer Interaction: How did students support one another?
    3. Attention Strategies: Which cues guided learners’ focus?
    4. Space & Materials: What environmental features invited engagement?

  4. Plenary Share & Needs Analysis (10 min)
    Reconvene as a group. Each pair shares one observation framed non-judgmentally, the emotion and need it revealed, and one request or next step. Collect on a shared board: “What support or resources do we need next?

Cultural & Contextual Sensitivity:
Language and observation are shaped by culture. Use descriptive, neutral terms; honour each speaker’s background; and remain aware of power dynamics. Focusing on what is seen, felt, and needed—rather than judgments—creates an inclusive space where every voice contributes to co-designing equitable learning experiences.