We believe that it is important to get an overview of what we (the profession) are saying about education and asking of those working and learning in it. We encourage you to look for where there are connections and where there are gaps. Who is represented in these documents and who is not? What is the focus of each of…
Phonics Song with TWO Words – A For Apple – ABC Alphabet Songs with Sounds for Children
Understanding the key teaching competencies from the New Zealand Curriculum.
Further Reading McNaughton, G., & Williams, G. (2004). Techniques for teaching young children: Choices in theory and practice. Frenchs Forest, NSW, Australia: Pearson Education Australia. Active Learning: The students are actively engaged in watching a video, taking notes, and completing a worksheet. Inquiry-Based Learning: The students are encouraged to think critically and ask questions about gravity and its effects, as demonstrated by…
… third and final strand which is often described as the core strand: Communication. Whereas the language strand and the knowledge strand are used primarily to front-load ākonga with the study of the target language and the study of the target culture and comparing it with their own culture/s, the communication strand is about using the target language and culture to make…
…consider ways that we as Kaiako can keep the culture and language of our tamariki alive in the mathematics classroom, and for that classroom to reflect back their culture and lived experiences through culturally sustaining pedagogy. The cultural knowledge of Māori, Pāsifika and other diverse ākonga is often excluded from the classroom. Unfortunately research shows us that the cultural capital…
Read Tompkins et al. (2019), pp. 43, 131-135. Take notice of the purpose of shared reading, as opposed to simply reading to ākonga. Also, consider the difference between shared reading for younger and older readers. Read p. 303 of Tompkins et al. (2019) on the comprehension strategy of questioning. Think about the differences between questioning as a teaching strategy and learning…
Background One of the key approaches to reading instruction in New Zealand is guided reading. In this activity, you will apply your knowledge of effective instructional principles to the planning of a guided reading lesson that teaches the comprehension strategy of identifying the main idea. You will also consider the appropriate learning intention/outcome and include a KC. Procedure Read Readings Batt and…
Ted Glynn (2021) notes the importance of listening as Tiriti partners. Listening to the stories, and lived experiences bring understanding, and hearing in authentic ways demonstrates a commitment to seeing learning as a reciprocal partnership where ākonga and whānau are active participants and contributors to the learning process. Specific Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills learn about pedagogical approaches to teaching reading and writing (approaches are not the same…
CREATING A LESSON: Following the Spiral of Inquiry model in the MoveWell resource. Use the following steps to help plan a lesson with your class while out on your first practicum. PRE-LESSON SCANNING: During your first week of practicum ask yourself: what is going on for all children? What social and personal development and skill needs do they have or…