Make belief experiences are experiences nonetheless In life we play roles of all kinds. We learn sets of rules and play along with the settings and constraints presented to us. We have flaws, objectives, bonds, strengths and gain wisdom and […]
We live in a world of constant assessment. From the first moment in our lives we learn that every action we make is in some way evaluated by others, and we rely on the approval or disapproval of others to tell […]
Every one of us remembers their favorite teacher in school. They were the ones able to spark our interest, with compelling storytelling and passion for their subject. Unless we were lucky enough to have access to innovative programs, our favorite […]
ITeachLikeThis project was started as an experiment to bring together a diverse group of educators willing to share their story on Twitter – why they started teaching and how they teach. Our goal was to start a discussion about which […]
The ITeachLikeThis project has started on the 8th of October and has had 6 residents so far. After two months, it’s time to reflect on the project, so we asked the 1st resident, Elena, to answer our questions. ITLT: Why did […]
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela The world is in need of change, we are facing complex global problems that need innovative solutions and need them fast.We, at Rhizome Association, […]
Last week we made a challenging but important decision! Instead of offering all 5 modules of Science Survival Kit (SSK) as a continuous program lasting 12 weeks in summer 2018, we will start with offering 3 introductory modules during 6 […]
Science Survival Kit is a summer program we are starting at Rhizome Association. These two 6-week learning expeditions will take a handful of learners into the exciting exploration of the living world, from molecules to ecosystems. But why would you […]
Hi! I’m Nikola, your post-writer for the day 🙂 I am also the deputy secretary of Rhizome Association and have enjoyed various courses of Tamara Milosevic for the last two years. In this post, I would like to talk to […]
Last week, during the worst snow fall Paris has seen in decades, I gave a 2-day workshop on project-based learning for the teachers and pedagogical engineers at Paris Est University, organised by IDEA, Initiative d’Excellence en Formations Innovantes. Despite transport issues, […]