Visiting a vocational college and HundrED conference.

This week in Helsinki is education week. So as part of education week they have organised the HundrED conference, this is where 100 innovative teaching styles and techniques are shared with the world. There was education linked to skateboarding in Afghanistan, Challenge 59 empowering children through dance and film (based in London), and many, many more. It was a good conference but the last keynote speaker was incredible. Her name  was Kayla Delzer, she is a teacher in North Dakota, USA. She spoke about building a bond and relationships with the children in your class and how that is the most important thing about teaching. She was so passionate about teaching and her speech resembled many of my own feelings about education.

“Every kid needs and deserves to know how awesome they are”

Class 3 – You are all awesome in your own ways and never forget that!

6 thoughts on “Visiting a vocational college and HundrED conference.

    1. I was extremely confused Cameron it was actually a race! They pushed the cars obviously think it might have been a little dangerous to drive

  1. Hi Mr Allen, Mrs Winfield here. Just had the chance to look over your blog. Wow! It looks amazing! Really enjoyed reading about the different techniques each school uses to teach. Fascinating how much independence they have and are trusted with.
    Did you get to see the northern lights?
    Enjoy the last few days and see you Monday.
    Mrs Winfield

    1. It has been a fantastic experience and I have enjoyed every minute. Unfortunately didn’t get to see the northern lights as it has been too cloudy but never mind, I am looking forward to showing all my pictures on Monday and being back in my class! Have a lovely weekend!

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