Yarning Circles: The Indigenous Foundations of Modern Community

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Australian Indigenous patterns of gathering contain important keys for building cohesive modern communities, creating spaces for building connection and understanding. Particularly in an educational context, the tradition of gathering in a “Yarning Circle” creates a space for stories, history, wisdom and experiences to be shared. As a nod towards NAIDOC week and Indigenous Literacy Day, … Continue reading “Yarning Circles: The Indigenous Foundations of Modern Community”

Outdoor Furniture Design in Education

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Studies on the impact of environmental and spatial design in educational settings have proven what we all intuitively knew – physical environment impacts both social behaviour and learning outcomes. Theories of environmental psychology have long held that elements of the physical environment have an impact on social attitudes and behaviour inside the classroom and beyond. … Continue reading “Outdoor Furniture Design in Education”