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open to the experience and opinion of the other agents involved in learning, while considering
the whole picture and understanding the components that construct it.
Educators
The Edu1st school staff has, above all, a good understanding of the fundamental elements
of their work (routines, procedures, cleaning, maintaining daily records, etc.), and are responsible
for fulfilling these functions with attention to detail. Moreover, they consider themselves
professionals in their work and act accordingly. Working with children, it is imperative for them
to also be caring people that are concerned about the welfare of others, have a thorough approach
to work, and know how to have fun. For these teachers, the profile must also include a flexible
mindset, good and effective communication and teamwork skills, affability, creativity, and
resourcefulness. As a key player in the culture of thinking, Edu1st teachers are people who live
the thinking culture at all times. They participate in ongoing training and educational
opportunities for personal and professional growth. Ultimately, being clear about their role as
facilitators of learning, encouraging children to participate actively in the learning process, and
appreciating their ideas and contributions.
Parents
Education is a shared responsibility. In Edu1st, parents have an important role within the
schools. It is crucial for us to encourage the families to partakers in their children's learning, and
to understand that they also belong in this environment where their children learn and grow for
such a significant amount of hours a day. All parents are invited to participate in planned
activities and volunteer in school life, familiarizing themselves with the curriculum through
projects that children take home as games, such as "I Spy" and "The thinking Case." These
games are a good way to expose parents to the language of thinking and to the routines that are
used to promote fun and learning in the schools. By absorbing the routines and language that
their children use in school at home, parents strengthen the children’s habits of mind and foster a
culture of thinking at their homes as well.