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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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Warm-Up: Unfolding You


Overview:
A playful introduction for future educators to deepen professional and personal understanding—building trust and inclusive collaboration.

  1. Preparation:
    • Facilitator prints and pre-folds the UnfoldingYou template for each student.
    • Provide colored pencils, markers, and pens.

  2. Introduction (3 min):
    • Explain purpose: to surface teaching interests, cultural backgrounds, and personal strengths through eight guided prompts.
    • Emphasize that sharing is voluntary and that diverse stories enrich our learning community.

  3. Silent Reflection (8 min):
    • Students write or draw responses in any order. Icons indicate drawing fields.
    • Prompts might include: “A learning approach I value,” “A cultural tradition I bring,” or “My greatest teaching hope.”

  4. Small-Group Sharing (6–8 min):
    • Form trios (or pairs). Sit or stand in a circle with opened templates visible.
    • Each student presents their unfolding, highlighting one prompt that matters most.
    • Peers practice active listening without interruption.

  5. Display & Ongoing Connection (2–3 min):
    • Hang completed unfoldings on a visible wall or pinboard.
    • Encourage students to revisit and add comments or questions—fostering an evolving, respectful dialogue.

Cultural & Contextual Sensitivity:
Templates and prompts should honour multiple identities and learning traditions. Invite students to present in their preferred language or mode (text, image, symbol). Ensure materials are accessible and encourage use of local or regenerative art supplies. Recognize that sharing personal narratives requires trust—maintain a trauma-informed stance and allow opt-outs without pressure.

Inspired by Jasmin Frischknecht