Reflection sessions 9 and 10

Reflection sessions 9 and 10

We are on the final stretch of our film making journey. What a ride!

 Enthusiasm levels and work output have increased and the students themselves are bubbling with excitement at the prospect of seeing the final products. What began as an idea and a piece of writing they developed in their classroom has begun to take shape as a movie.

The students have expressed pride in their efforts and are keen to share each new creation, music, sound and editing of their footage. It has been highly rewarding to observe how the multi age, multi skilled groups have come together, working as highly effective and cooperative teams. The atmosphere of sharing skills and knowledge, seeing the students seek help from peers while also being willing to share their ideas and techniques has been a reward of its own.

Teams have been able to divide the work load with a considered approach. They identify the skills of their members and assign roles accordingly. Where skills are not developed they seek assistance and up skill themselves to be able to complete tasks. They seek advice from staff but most often from their class mates across the teams. It is kids teaching kids in its best form!