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Book: Multilingualism, literacy and dyslexia

Peer, L., & Reid, G. (Eds.). (2016). Multilingualism, literacy and dyslexia : Breaking down barriers for educators. Taylor & Francis Group. Chapter 7: Language, Literacy, Identify and Culture: Challenges and responses for Indigenous Māori learners Sonja Macfarlane, Te Hurinui Clarke and Angus Macfarlane In response to the disparities that continue to exist for Maˉori learners across a range of social indicators,…

Books: Musical Themes

Young Mozart Source: Dunedin Public Library Author: Rachel IsadoraPublisher ‏ : ‎ Viking Juvenile; Library Binding edition (April 1, 1997)ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0670871209Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 9 yearsDescription: Rachel Isadora recounts the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart— with special emphasis on his childhood— in clear, straightforward language perfect for little listeners. Each spread features an exquisite watercolor painting depicting…

Books: Cultural Themes

Books that talk about religions or cultures outside of Māori or historical nz. One Meal More: A Multicultural Ramadan Story Source: Massey University Library Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little Moon Books (Dunedin)publication date: April 20, 2019Language ‏ : ‎ EnglishISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0473479251Author: Emma AppleSummary: One Ramadan evening, a knock at the door, brings a new guest, with one meal more. You’re…

CPb: Overview: An introduction to the NZC and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy

1. Overview: An introduction to the NZC and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy  In this very first module, we explore an approach of setting the socio-group participatory norms, where every child is empowered to participate in learning, engage in learning, and learn deeply. The key aspect that sets this aside from a more traditional approach centred around the teacher making sure that…

Book: Technology Education in New Zealand

Fox-Turnbull, Wendy, Elizabeth Reinsfield, and Alistair Michael Forret. Technology Education in New Zealand: A guide for teachers. Routledge, 2021 Chapter 2: Underpinning philosophy and perspectives of technology in New Zealand Pg 11 In 1882, the sailing ship S.S. Dunedin (Figure 2.1) delivered the first cargo of frozen meat from New Zealand to Britain. This voyage, from Port Chalmers to London,…

Book: Sparking Curiosity through Project-Based Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom

Elizabeth Hoyle KonecniISBN: 978-1-003-33254-1Routledge, New York, 2023 Pg 4 I’ve come to learn that if we as teachers want true engagement in our lessons, especially our lessons in early childhood classrooms, then we have to reach back into our childhood memories of play and learn more from our younger selves. What did we think about? How did we learn? What…

Book: Ability Development from Age Zero

Author: Shinichi SuzukiTranslation: Mary Louise NgataShufunotomo Co Ltd, 1969ISBN: 0918194121 Pg vii Clarification The words talent and ability are used in a broad sense and refer to one’s capacity to think, act, or feel in any given situation. Their use is not restricted to the artistic field, but is also applied to personality traits. Thus Suzuki, and this book, will…

LP2 [2a] Inquiry as Stance

Teaching as inquiry is not to be confused with inquiry learning – teaching as inquiry is something you do as the teacher, inquiry learning is something you do with ākonga (it can also fit under the headings of inquiry based learning, project based learning, play based learning). Keep in mind that we are talking about teaching as inquiry which is…