Book: Differentiated Reading Instruction : in Grades 4 & 5

by Sharon Walpole , and Michael C. McKenna Walpole, Sharon, and Michael C. McKenna. Differentiated Reading Instruction : Strategies for the Primary Grades, Guilford Publications, 2007. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/massey/detail.action?docID=320575. Chapter 7: Building Comprehension pg 104For the novice and struggling readers, reading comprehension is related to vocabulary, just as it is for older readers, but it is also inextricably linked to decoding and…

Book: Thinking Through Pedagogy for Primary and Early Years

Notes from Thinking through pedagogy for primary and early years by Tony Eaude….This practical, accessible book encourages a deep, often challenging, consideration of how young children learn and how teachers and other adults best support their learning. Essential reading for education students, it draws on research and practice to help readers reflect critically on their beliefs and practice.

Book: The Power of Pedagogy

The concept of ‘pedagogy’ has become increasingly important as a frame of reference for debate about teaching and learning. In this book the authors analyse and explore contemporary ideas of pedagogy through the work of key figures including Freire, Montessori and Vygotsky, and explain how a new conception of pedagogy could transform educational institutions, particularly schools.

Learning Theory

Humanist Learning Theory says the student is the authority on how they learn, and that all of their needs should be met in order for them to learn well.

Book: Using talk effectively in the primary classroom

Richard Eke and John Lee Eke, R. and Lee, J., 2009. Using talk effectively in the primary classroom. London: Routledge. pg 1 …the professional standards for England which state that in order to qualify as a teacher, student teachers much evaluate the impact of their teaching on the progress of all learners. This means being able to identify pupils’ cultural,…

NZ Curriculum Key Competencies

Understanding the key teaching competencies from the New Zealand Curriculum.

Book: Literacy for the 21st century: A balanced approach

…successful teaching involves knowing the students, the content and associated curriculum requirements, and understanding how to apply this knowledge in different ways to meet individual students’ literacy learning needs.

Book: Healing Our History

Current Treaty issues and Maori/Pakeha relationships can only be understood within the wider story of New Zealand. As we understand and honour our history, we can acknowledge the need for restoration, healing and right relationships.