Enterprise Talk – Post Event Dialogue
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PREFACE:
Remember growing up and saying “I will never do that to my child!” Fast forward years later and in mid-sentence you pause, as you realize you are repeating the same lines the adult in your life used to say to you as a child. In order to be the best parents or teachers we can be, we have to be in touch with our past. Will it happen overnight? Probably not. It has to be intentionally built each and every hour! Get ready for…
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ENTERPRISE TALK: A HANDRAIL FOR AUTHENTICITY AND INTEGRITY
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No Questions. No Directions. No Praise.
Crazy right?
For so long, we have been taught, either directly in training or indirectly from our own past experiences as children, that children learn when the adults in their lives tell them what to do. We ask questions like “Does your coat go there?” and give directions like “Say please when you ask for something,” as a way to elicit the desired behavior from children. And when they behave “correctly” we give them praise in order to reinforce this desired behavior. But what if learning, and specifically learning initiative, self-confidence and ingenuity were better fostered without any of this at all? What if allowing children the opportunity to develop these attributes by experiencing their own intrinsic value and reward will actually work, and work much more effectively at that.
There’s nothing quite as powerful as seeing a child in school or at home, transcend the traditional dominance adults have over them and flourish as a vibrant, resourceful and motivated member of the community or family. And as adults, there is nothing more rewarding than feeling the authenticity and integrity when you show up as the human being, parent, or educator you most want to be for children. It is one thing to change our old and perhaps even detrimental habits of directly and controlling children when children are playing joyfully. It is an even trickier feat to sustain these changes during stressful times. So the question is…
What would a classroom or a home environment look and feel like if an educator / parent never gave directions? In what ways would this benefit the children?
In the spirit of dialogue, and practicing the Reggio Emilia value of “learning in relationship,” we invite you to delve into deeper thinking and conversation about this event by sharing your thoughts, questions, or comments below!
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“You can’t make children do this [enterprise list]. You can’t say, ‘OK, everyone, work cooperatively until the job is done!’ You can’t push a string.”
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“How we lead is more like growing carrots. You can’t make a carrot grow. What you can do is tend to the environment and optimize the conditions for the unique genetics of the seed to become all it can be.”
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On April 18th, 2017 we welcomed Tom Drummond to Hilltop, where he led a discussion about authenticity and integrity. During this two hour session we learned the importance of what we say, and how we say things to children, and the empirical evidence for how it changes the way children perceives themselves and us. For many of us in the room, we also took on the challenge of “Enterprise Talk” and committed ourselves to continually apply this framework in all of our interactions with children, in an attempt to become a better educator, administrator or parent.
Throughout the discussion-filled night, we discovered certain personal habitual actions that we sub-consciously do, and discovered ways to rid ourselves of these toxic actions that will help learners see what we value more clearly and effectively, while simultaneously helping us to become the person we most want to be.
As we all know, creating a future of integrity – actually being the teacher you say you are – and of authenticity – opening yourself honestly in each moment to the children you guide – are not easy things to do, at first. But by following the three core values – Description, Narrations, and Self-Talk – you will formulate what you say in accord with what you value. Remember! The more you support children who are dong what they desire, the less you will have to direct. Reinforcing this through effective expressions of positives (Nonverbal Recognition and Intrinsically Phrased Rewards) cultivates an environment in which you are less controlling of children. These values / guides helps you express genuine positives that light children’s eyes. And for the times when you’re pressed for time and just need to get children to do something, there are descriptive cue sequences that will help you navigate without giving directions, asking questions and without praise. Systematically employing these guides will transform your teaching!
- Narrations – Putting the child’s actions in words as the child is doing it – like a sports announcer delivering play by play coverage of an event
- Descriptions – Conveying in language what the child can perceive presently – what the child is now seeing, hearing, feeling, touching and smelling
- Subjective Talk – Talking about your own actions and thoughts that relate to the child’s current situation. Most self-talk statements begin with “I…”
- Non-Verbal Recognition – Communicating your pleasure in valued behavior by facial expressions and body language
- Intrinsically-Phrased Rewards – Highlighting for children their own positive feelings of self-worth and self-satisfaction
- Descriptive Cue Sequence – The sequence begins with a cue, such as, “Its time to…” or a physical signal that means it is time to start e.g. “bell, flashing lights, or music”
An enterprise classroom is self-perpetuating. Children keep taking initiative to be creative and responsible for intrinsic reasons, because their lives are richer, not because the adults are extrinsically reinforcing them with candy or stickers. Enterprise Talk reminds you to model, inform, and respond positively to what you value.
“Step into a new future in your teaching! All who are willing to explore Enterprise Talk will attain a deeper understanding of leadership in teaching and be better able to create a classroom of happy, energetic, and enterprising children. Enterprise Talk provides the opportunity for you to be proactive in becoming less controlling of children, honestly representing your values and your own desire to be fully present to them. [So] set these old habits aside and take on the challenge of finding another way to talk.”
-Tom Drummond
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Tom Drummond
An emeritus educator of children and adults, Tom Drummond’s website is a resource for early childhood educators and families.
Carlina Rinaldi
A book titled “In Dialogue with Reggio Emilia” sought to understand, question and facilitate discussion about the role of creativity in education, the teaching/learning relationship, participation, and assessment.
Hilltop CC
A collection of blogs written by Hilltop staff and educators spanning several issues pertaining to children today such as social justice, adult consistency, equity, theory, policy and practice to name a few!
Teacher Tom
A funny, light-hearted blog that challenges us to be creative and curious and teaches us how to live and learn from preschoolers.
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There’s ONLY two (2) more events left this year!
First on Saturday May 13th, Wendy Lee, master educator, and distinguished author is flying in all the way from New Zealand to spend a full day with us, exploring how to incorporate “Learning Stories” into our current curriculum to enhance child, family and educator identity in an interesting and accessible way!
This full day training includes lunch, 6 WA STARS HRS and your chance to gain first hand knowledge from Wendy herself, on this style of learning made popular in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK (the 4th, 14th, and 2nd best countries for education according to US News).
To register for this Saturday May 13th event or for more information click here!
But wait, there’s more!
Shake, wiggle and roll with us on Thursday June 1st when Deb Curtis will be joining us to uncover the importance of the active body and brain connection. Help us bring back the days when children had more access to things like playing football on the street or running around in the garden, without the concerns and attitudes that limit us today.
Active physical play for young children’s development is a vital and integral part of sensory motor development, and as important as sitting in the classroom for formal instruction, in building the neural pathways necessary for children to focus their eyes and attention. By attending our workshop here, you’ll assist in providing a childhood that your child deserves, while teaching them how to regulate their emotions, and develop the ability to plan and carry out a task!
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Did you have a chance to reflect more and would like to share it with the group? We welcome your comments, your thoughts, and your reflections on the event. Please feel free to comment below and share your insights with us!
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