EduCon 2.9Presence in Practice: How We Show Up Matters
Presence in Practice: How We Show Up Matters is a professional development conversation designed for educators to reflect on their presence and impact in the educational landscape. Led by practicing educators, this session focuses on how our mindsets and actions influence both our teaching practices and student outcomes.
Through a conversational format, facilitators will establish a supportive atmosphere and set clear expectations for engagement. Participants will explore reflective questions that invite them to share their experiences and insights. This approach encourages all voices to be heard, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity.
By engaging in this collective reflection, educators can gain a deeper understanding of their professional identities and the nuances of their interactions within the learning community. This dialogue will illuminate how individual attitudes and behaviors can shape the learning environment, ultimately impacting educational outcomes in a variety of ways.
At the end of the session, participants will be encouraged to connect with one another, creating opportunities to build a professional network of like-minded educators committed to ongoing growth and collaboration.
Conversational Practice
Depending on the number of participants, we will either facilitate a conversation through circle practice or facilitate a World Cafe. In either case, the facilitators will set the expectations for the conversation and utilize 3-4 open ended guiding questions to open the conversation for the input of the participants. By utilizing this type of strategy, educators can create a space where all voices contribute to the collective reflection on their professional identities and practices. This method not only fosters inclusivity but also deepens understanding of how individual actions and mindsets influence educational outcomes, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of their educational practice. At the close of our session, we will encourage participants to connect with another participant to build their professional network of educators invested in this kind of work.
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