Provocations: measures
Considering concerns
What attitudes and approaches might be present, and influence our ways of seeing children?
What impact might these have on how we relate to them, and in turn, their experiences?
Try our activity: Considering concerns
Read about the activity in the file below.
Download the activity in Word format here.
We would love to hear how our work has connected with your work and experiences
How we have used similar activities so far
In January 2021, Rebecca delivered a workshop for undergraduate students training to work with children as teachers, teaching assistants, play workers and educational psychologists, supported by Rachel Holmes.
A version of this activity was used with students to interrogate the usual forms of assessment an Educational Psychologist might use, and to discuss possible limitations and benefits.
Provocations: measures
Picturing yourself
How can revisiting the school photo help us understand something about feeling different in school?
Try our activity: Picturing Yourself
Read about the activity in the file below.
Download the activity in Word format here.
We have not yet used this activity with other groups outside of school, we would love to know about your experience.
Suggested reading for Measures
Bohlmann, M. (ed.) (2016), Misfit Children: An Inquiry into Childhood Belongings, Washington DC: Lexington Books.
Dinneen, L.T. (2004). ‘Reclaiming our knowledge of our children: Talking with children and parents about learning differences’. International journal of narrative therapy and community work. Number 3: 29 – 32.
Goodley, D. & Billington, T. (2016). ‘Critical Educational Psychology and Disability Studies: Theoretical, Practical and Empirical Allies’. In A. J. Williams, T. Billington and D. Goodley (2016) Critical Educational psychology. London: Wiley-Blackwell. Chapter 6, pp. 63 – 78.
Ryan, S. (2006), ‘“People Don't Do Odd, Do They?” Mothers Making Sense of the Reactions of Others Towards Their Learning Disabled Children in Public Places’, Children's Geographies, 3 (3): 291-305.