I was lucky enough to accompany the students on an excursion today to the National Art Gallery of Victoria. They are genuinely happy for me to be there. We set off on the bus and everybody was chatting excitably.
When we arrived we were split into two groups. Meagan and I took a group of fifteen students and the library teacher took the remaining students.
Our tour began. The students were engaged and focused. Freely asking questions as they moved along. I was able to answer their questions and confidently read information aloud to them. I became aware of the different way in which the students processed the information, some students acted out the information in short drama scenes. But they all worked well visually retaining information. Most students benefited with information read aloud and having their questions answered in simple terms.
The group were respectful at all times genuinely enjoying their morning. After lunch we participated in a Zen Buddhism and tea drinking workshop with Tia Chi and an art work shop. The workshop was a great success and the students showed a high level of maturity through their curiosity.
Today was an opportunity to work with the students on a different level in a different environment and for them to work with me. I had a wonderful experience today from managing a small group of teenage students on an excursion to clarifying and sharing knowledge and information. I felt a special bond was created today with a different level of respect that was rewarding for all of us. I feel a big shift within the group; they are growing and maturing through their art work and positive psychology. There has been a decrease in negative vocabulary, students have become supportive and encouraging to one another. It is truly wonderful to experience a shift with students that showed reluctance in the first few weeks.
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