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Peer Observations
"Watch experienced practitioners in the field"
The Xerox Model takes it name from a learning concept employed by the Xerox company, who trained thousands of copier technicians by equipping them with 'always on' two-way radios. In this way, small groups of service technicians were in constant contact with each other and could troubleshoot and converse on-the-job by "telling stories". This approach simply mirrored and expanded the 'natural' way in which this group had, for years, shared information and learnt from each other.
For ECI Practitioners, we will replace the concept of audible peer contact with actual peer observation and dialogue. To enable this, we are inviting you to become either:
 An observational subject: if you're an experienced practitioner working on specific issues with children/families and would welcome the chance to 'show someone how you do it', download the instructions here (pdf 46KB);
An interested observer: if you're a practitioner interested in learning from on-the-job practice from other practitioners, download the instructions here (pdf 42KB);
The sorts of observational topics that can be addressed within such a model might include:
The family member with a mental illness;
The 'attached' child;
The 'detached' child;
The child with 'challenging behaviours';
The family 'in denial'
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
| Name: |
Sue Rewell |
| Occupation: |
Special Education Teacher working for Kalparrin Early Childhood Intervention Centre running an Inclusive Pre-school group for 4 year olds at a local kindergarten in Greensborough |
| Issue: |
Many children with special needs attend their local kindergarten the year before school
and may or may not have funding for an Additional Assistant. The children are often the only one in the group who is 'different' and parents are aware of this. The children are often part of a group of up to 30 children with one teacher and an Assistant, it is difficult for the teacher to give the time and expertise needed to each child - I have been in that situation in mainstream kindergartens. Kalparrin - Grace Park Partnership Inclusion group offers a small group (16) with two trained teachers (one with Special Education qualifications) and two Assistants. Additional support is offered on site by visiting Kalparrin Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist. This year we have 10 'Community' children and 6 children enrolled through Kalparrin. Parents benefit from the group by being accepted by everyone and being included in Grace Park social activities. |
| To set up an observation with Sue: |
Contact her at: 9435 8311 (Kalparrin Wed mornings only) email: suerewell@kalparrin.com.au
or 9435 6179 (Grace Park Mon, Wed, Fri)
email: graceprk@vicnet.net.au |
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