The Mayfield Project was back in 2023, with the Mayfielders exploring how to support learning and space designers to authentically consider justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in their projects.
The project started with a call to action in February, following by a face to face workshop with NoTosh in March 2023, and continued on with a presentation at the 21st Conference re:Activate generating a city of learning conference in Christchurch in May.
We would like to welcome our latest cohort of Mayfielders, joining an alumni of more than 150 past researchers, educators and designers. After an online only format and a covid delay, The Mayfield Project is back to a personal format and we are so looking forward to our passionate emerging professionals meeting together in person person to investigate how learning spaces can better embrace a JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) mindset.
From over 50 applications across four countries, this year’s applicants all demonstrated the creativity, curiosity, dedication and drive to create better learning environments for our future learners and we can’t wait to see what they come up with over the next few months.
The members of the 2023 Mayfield Project responded to the provocation:
How can we design learning and learning environments that are impactful and beneficial to our learners? What connections could be made between design, people who want to learn, and people who want to share their knowledge? How do spaces empower learners, teachers, and leaders to create learning environments that enable agency? How do we keep learners curious throughout their lifetime in meaningful and relevant ways? How do we ensure that we are meeting aspirations and expectations of all, especially our learners?
In response, they developed a toolkit of resources to promote Authentic Engagement.
