Monday, 20 August 2018

Share - Term 3 Toki Pounamu Staff Meeting

Today we spent time as a staff reflecting on 'Share' within the Learn, Create, Share framework.

Saturday, 19 May 2018

Self-regulated learning - Blogging


It is inspiring to see students blogging outside of class time, empowered to take ownership and control over their learning.

Sunday, 13 May 2018

Class Sharing at Assembly - "Oh The Things You Can Think" from Suessical The Musical

Class Sharing at Assembly - "Oh The Things You Can Think" from Suessical The Musical


Mathematics and Statistics PLD Observation, Staff Meeting (9/5/18) and Reflective Conversation with Facilitator (10/05/18).

Mathematics and Statistics PLD Observation, Staff Meeting (9/5/18) and Reflective Conversation with Facilitator (10/05/18).
Liz Johnson

9 May 2018 and 10 May 2018

Reflection and Action Document

Critical Questions
Critical Response
Affirmation: What knowledge, practice or beliefs have been reinforced? Where is the evidence that gives me confidence? How can I share this practice?
Problem solving approach to mathematics. More fluid groupings and less ability based problems.
Question: What questions have been generated? Which should be prioritised?
Do we need to buy new resources?
Can I try 3 act problems in class?
Change: What changes have I made? What is the impact?
Need to change planning format to accommodate the three part model. Before, During and After.

Tell your partner what Leith just said - do you agree or disagree?

Implement iKan test - and check back in with Liz.

GloSS two times a year.

PAT Math two times a year.
Research: What information do I need to move forward? Why do I need this? How might I get this?
Need to focus on the three part model. Before, During and After.
Challenge: What forces constrain my knowledge, practice or beliefs? Which of these can I change? Which might I alert others to? Which must I accept?
I need to be adaptive and flexible with regards to the NZC so it is clear within planning, but not the sole driver. I need to include students in the teachable moments. I need to encourage the testing of ideas and change my language so I start saying how does that make sense? How can you work this out? Rather than being the evaluator.
Meta-reflection: How do I learn at my best? What role do my colleagues play in my learning? How can I ensure that I keep learning? What learning routines should I maintain or change?
I need to revisit the reading in two weeks time to ensure I retain the content.

Monday, 9 April 2018

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Monday, 12 March 2018

Weekly Inspiration - Creating a tolerant learning environment.

Weekly Inspiration - Creating a tolerant learning environment.


Developing self-regulation, an ability to connect with learning outside of the classroom.

Developing self-regulation, an ability to connect with learning outside of the classroom.









Supporting learner agency through collaborative writing.

Supporting learner agency through collaborative writing.




Connecting with our place - inquiry learning in our living landscape.

Connecting with our place - inquiry learning in our living landscape.






Whānau interacting with their ākonga.

Whānau interacting with their ākonga at our Kaniere Whānau Day. Parents and caregivers spent 2 hours in the class working alongside students to create visual mihimihi.





Tuesday, 6 March 2018

Collaborating with PLD Facilitator to deliver Cyber Smart Curriculum

Collaborating with PLD Facilitator to deliver Cyber Smart Curriculum



Visual Mihimihi

Ākonga exploring their whakapapa and identity.



Feedforward and Feedback - Akonga's Writing

Reflective Entry 8: Evaluate the outcomes of a digital and collaborative innovation in your practice from an educational research perspective.

Tiven, Fuchs, Bazari, and MacQuarrie (2018), state that there are three evaluation types important to understand what a program is accomplis...