Module 7: Transcendent Practice
After having watched the short video of the kindergarten class discussion, we invite you to reflect on the experience of witnessing young children engage authentically with transcendent questions, while examining the role of the adult as a holder of space rather than a guide toward answers. Where and how do you witness wonder, presence, and restraint as core elements of Transcendent Practice?
Reflect below by completing each statement…
I noticed myself feeling…
The children demonstrated transcendence by…
The teacher’s restraint made space for…
Watching this challenged or affirmed my beliefs about…
Consider: What can you do in your classroom practice to create space for children to explore transcendence?