CatholicCare Tasmania's Scott Gibson Presents at WERA Global Research Conference
Our Pedagogy and Practice Consultant Scott Gibson, recently presented at the WERA Global Research in Extended Education Conference in Brisbane, where experts from 15 countries shared insights on research methodologies and perspectives in extended education.
Scott's presentation, ‘From Risk to Reward: Transforming Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Environments Through Maker Spaces,’ focused on the integration of risky, hands-on experiences into CatholicCare’s OSHC services.
Scott presented the challenges and successes around integrating real tools like cordless drills, carving tools, and wood burning tools as a means for deep level engagement and to help children construct knowledge through hands-on exploration, support each other through shared experiences, and develop better risk management skills.
He went on to discuss methods used to support educators to build their understanding of how children engage with potentially risky tools, using survey data to capture educators’ growth of confidence over time. Through targeted professional development, a resource library, and practical workshops, CatholicCare Tasmania are breaking down barriers and embracing an approach that combines creativity with calculated risks.
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CatholicCare Tasmania's Scott Gibson Presents at WERA Global Research Conference
Our Pedagogy and Practice Consultant Scott Gibson, recently presented at the WERA Global Research in Extended Education Conference in Brisbane, where experts from 15 countries shared insights on research methodologies and perspectives in extended education.
Scott's presentation, ‘From Risk to Reward: Transforming Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Environments Through Maker Spaces,’ focused on the integration of risky, hands-on experiences into CatholicCare’s OSHC services.
Scott presented the challenges and successes around integrating real tools like cordless drills, carving tools, and wood burning tools as a means for deep level engagement and to help children construct knowledge through hands-on exploration, support each other through shared experiences, and develop better risk management skills.
He went on to discuss methods used to support educators to build their understanding of how children engage with potentially risky tools, using survey data to capture educators’ growth of confidence over time. Through targeted professional development, a resource library, and practical workshops, CatholicCare Tasmania are breaking down barriers and embracing an approach that combines creativity with calculated risks.
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