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June 4, 2023

CPb: Trajectories of Learning [3]

Along with curriculum knowledge and pedagogy, designing and planning for trajectories of learning encompasses assessment information and an understanding of each learner’s strengths, interests, needs, identities, languages and cultures.  2. Social Sciences 2.1. Concept-based learning in social studies Why are conceptual understandings important for social studies? One particularly useful aspect of concept-based learning is that after understanding a concept, students…

Curriculum and Pedagogy 32 min read
June 4, 2023

CPb: Building a Community of Learners [2]

1. Overview: Building a Community of Learners  ‘Te Tiriti in action’ also includes a range of different, authentic relationship types- partnerships, relationships, connections and collaborations; with a range of different purposes, e.g align, engage, consult, discuss, co-design, and develop’. Authentic Te Tiriti partners should also consider local issues, aspirations, positive change, and connecting with people. Our mahi as primary school…

Curriculum and Pedagogy 20 min read
June 3, 2023

Waiata

Tēnā koutou notes: really popular with year 1/2, easy to sing, and could give different tamariki the chance to lead the call and response. This waiata is used to greet and welcome people at a pöwhiri or used just as a welcome song. It is easy to learn because each line is repeated or echoed. It is often performed with…

Resources 2 min read
June 2, 2023

Karakia

Opening karakia (used at Andersons bay primary school) Kia hora te marinoKia whakapapa pounamu te moanaHei huarahi mā tatou I te rangi neiAroha atu, aroha maiTātou i a tātou katoa. May peace be widespread. May the sea be like greenstone; a pathway for all of us this day. Let us show respect for each other, for one another. Bind us…

Resources 1 min read
June 2, 2023

Curriculum Guidelines for Teaching and Learning Te Reo Māori in English-medium Schools: Years 1–13

Pg 6 Te reo Māori is taught to a highly diverse group of students, in many different contexts, and by teachers with a wide range of language and teaching backgrounds. It is essential that teaching and learning focuses on enabling students to achieve worthwhile outcomes, and so the guidelines describe achievement objectives for student learning at each level. Teachers are…

Notes and Readings 14 min read

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