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Sustained shared thinking
Is anyone aware that they follow this and how does it manifest itself in your setting? What ages is this best for, surely it can't be used with babies -or am I missing something?!
Sorry, not very lighthearted for a Friday!! :-)
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It is discusses in detail here: http://www.norland.co.uk/uploads/Ann..._June_2014.pdf
It is not something I have studied but I am aware of the subject, so I can not give a very intellectual answer, just my own thoughts. I think SST develops as the child develops language to be able to discuss ideas and the ability to engage for longer periods of time. But it has its roots in allowing time, listening, taking time to let the children work things out, open ended questioning, respecting the child's ideas and views- and all these things can be applied to babies. If you generally think this way then it comes naturally whatever age you are working with.
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Originally Posted by
moggy
It is discusses in detail here:
http://www.norland.co.uk/uploads/Ann..._June_2014.pdf
It is not something I have studied but I am aware of the subject, so I can not give a very intellectual answer, just my own thoughts. I think SST develops as the child develops language to be able to discuss ideas and the ability to engage for longer periods of time. But it has its roots in allowing time, listening, taking time to let the children work things out, open ended questioning, respecting the child's ideas and views- and all these things can be applied to babies. If you generally think this way then it comes naturally whatever age you are working with.
Moggy how you have explained it seems to sum up my recent inspection.
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I've never heard of it, hope they don't ask on my inspection as they'll get a very blank look :-/
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For SST see EPPE project 2004...has been part of the EYFS since 2008 and now under CoEL...critical thinking etc etc.
[ARCHIVED CONTENT] EPPE Final Report 1997-2004 - Every Child Matters
For those who know Kathy Brodie
look up her blogs and recent work which is about SST
Sustained Shared Thinking - How Important is It?
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Originally Posted by
halor
I've never heard of it, hope they don't ask on my inspection as they'll get a very blank look :-/
Ah, now I can come out and confess I never heard of SST too.
It's probably just another of those things children have been quietly doing since we all began walking upright, but it needed a name so some 'expert' could write a smug treatise on it for their latest book.
It's not even a good acronym.
Btw, any time an inspector asks about this sort of thing, the correct response is to frown and say, "yes, I understand all that, but don't you find it's all relative to the child's developmental progress, taking account their family's socio-economic position?"
(Yes, I know it's utterly meaningless, but it should put Mrs O on the back foot for long enough to change the subject to your garden-full of lovely windmills.)
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Originally Posted by
bunyip
Ah, now I can come out and confess I never heard of SST too.
It's probably just another of those things children have been quietly doing since we all began walking upright, but it needed a name so some 'expert' could write a smug treatise on it for their latest book.
It's not even a good acronym.
Btw, any time an inspector asks about this sort of thing, the correct response is to frown and say, "yes, I understand all that, but don't you find it's all relative to the child's developmental progress, taking account their family's socio-economic position?"
(Yes, I
know it's utterly meaningless, but it should put Mrs O on the back foot for long enough to change the subject to your garden-full of lovely windmills.)
Indeed they have. I think sometimes it is easier to think about what SST is NOT - so, for example "Ok children, today is a festival that you know nothing about and probably still won't after this craft activity, dip your foot into his paint - yes, I know you hate the feel of paint but I have decided that this is what we need to do because I saw it on pinterest, you won't cry for long, and no, you don't get to choose the colour of the paint, now glue on these googly eyes - no, not there, over here, now I would let you cut it out but you won't do it neatly enough, so I'll do it for you, now I'm going to guide your hand with the paintbrush (you can stare out of the window while I do this if you like) and then I'll triple mount it and voila! You've learnt so much today and I can tick another box".
Slightly exaggerated but it does happen when we focus on end product rather than process.
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Maza
Indeed they have. I think sometimes it is easier to think about what SST is NOT - so, for example "Ok children, today is a festival that you know nothing about and probably still won't after this craft activity, dip your foot into his paint - yes, I know you hate the feel of paint but I have decided that this is what we need to do because I saw it on pinterest, you won't cry for long, and no, you don't get to choose the colour of the paint, now glue on these googly eyes - no, not there, over here, now I would let you cut it out but you won't do it neatly enough, so I'll do it for you, now I'm going to guide your hand with the paintbrush (you can stare out of the window while I do this if you like) and then I'll triple mount it and voila! You've learnt so much today and I can tick another box".
Slightly exaggerated but it does happen when we focus on end product rather than process.
Excellent!!!!! Simply briliant and brilliantly simple (..............both at the same time.)
Now I get it.
See, a CM can explain it simply and, what's more, get on and do it. I suspect there are an awful lot of these things we just get on and do without even realising it. Whereas an 'expert' would complicate it all and pad it out with endless waffle (sufficient to fill another £19.99 title for the 'Education' section of WaterSmiths, say.)
Challenge for you now, Maza (and anyone else who's equally deserving of a sticker for extreme cleverness) - I need a simple explanation of where a 'schema' ends and where an obsessive-compulsive disorder begins.
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Originally Posted by
Maza
Indeed they have. I think sometimes it is easier to think about what SST is NOT - so, for example "Ok children, today is a festival that you know nothing about and probably still won't after this craft activity, dip your foot into his paint - yes, I know you hate the feel of paint but I have decided that this is what we need to do because I saw it on pinterest, you won't cry for long, and no, you don't get to choose the colour of the paint, now glue on these googly eyes - no, not there, over here, now I would let you cut it out but you won't do it neatly enough, so I'll do it for you, now I'm going to guide your hand with the paintbrush (you can stare out of the window while I do this if you like) and then I'll triple mount it and voila! You've learnt so much today and I can tick another box". Slightly exaggerated but it does happen when we focus on end product rather than process.
Lol maza this is too funny!!! :-)
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Originally Posted by
halor
I've never heard of it, hope they don't ask on my inspection as they'll get a very blank look :-/
Lol yes this is my fear! :-)
Ive got in my head they're going to quiz me on SST and im gonna go totally to pieces!
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Originally Posted by
mumofone
Lol yes this is my fear! :-) Ive got in my head they're going to quiz me on SST and im gonna go totally to pieces!
I think my inspection may be tomorrow and my brain is complete mush so learning something new is completely out the window!
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halor
I think my inspection may be tomorrow and my brain is complete mush so learning something new is completely out the window!
Good luck and the inspector won't expect you have learnt something anything new. Just carry on as normal and the great things you do will shine through. xx
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bunyip
1st September after their fourth birthday?!
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If you are expecting an inspector to 'question' a provider on SST during an inspection...think again.
I am sure that the comments here are meant to entertain us and make fun of people ...not sure what an end product has to do with SST but I have learnt something new.
If you need info on schema Bunyip I think Sarah here has written a very well informed piece on schemas...worth reading in addition to Chris Athey who researched them...
I can see your 'schema' just reading your posts and comments ...very very well defined and clear trait in your schemas!
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Simona
If you are expecting an inspector to 'question' a provider on SST during an inspection...think again. I am sure that the comments here are meant to entertain us and make fun of people ...not sure what an end product has to do with SST but I have learnt something new. If you need info on schema Bunyip I think Sarah here has written a very well informed piece on schemas...worth reading in addition to Chris Athey who researched them... I can see your 'schema' just reading your posts and comments ...very very well defined and clear trait in your schemas!
Sorry Simona, are you saying inspectors are unlikely to question us about SST at our inspections? Phew...! X
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Originally Posted by
Simona
If you are expecting an inspector to 'question' a provider on SST during an inspection...think again.
I am sure that the comments here are meant to entertain us and make fun of people ...not sure what an end product has to do with SST but I have learnt something new.
If you need info on schema Bunyip I think Sarah here has written a very well informed piece on schemas...worth reading in addition to Chris Athey who researched them...
I can see your 'schema' just reading your posts and comments ...very very well defined and clear trait in your schemas!
Do you know if the pacey book on schemas is a worthwhile read for a practical overview?
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Originally Posted by
mumofone
Sorry Simona, are you saying inspectors are unlikely to question us about SST at our inspections? Phew...! X
I did not say that Mumofo0ne...look at SST and then you will understand why I said being 'questioned' on SST may need a rethink on your practice.
I think you subscribe to Kathy Brodie's newsletter now...am I right?...give her a call she will be delighted to help with your question as SST is her latest topic...or you could read EPPE and let us know what you think.
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Originally Posted by
Simona
I did not say that Mumofo0ne...look at SST and then you will understand why I said being 'questioned' on SST may need a rethink on your practice. I think you subscribe to Kathy Brodie's newsletter now...am I right?...give her a call she will be delighted to help with your question as SST is her latest topic...or you could read EPPE and let us know what you think.
Sorry....you've lost me!!
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mumofone
Sorry....you've lost me!!
Give Kathy Brodie a call...she will be more helpful if you need to know about SST.
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