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.
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.
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.
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,…
Understanding the key teaching competencies from the New Zealand Curriculum.
Wayne Usher, Allan Edwards & Bianca de Meyrick | (2015) Utilizing educational theoretical models to support effective physical education pedagogy, Cogent Education, 2:1, 1094847, DOI:10.1080/2331186X.2015.1094847 1.1. Constructivism: supporting learning and teaching in physical education The theory of constructivism suggests students create meaning by connecting their ideas with theirexperiences, both inside the classroom and out (Azzarito & Ennis, 2003). In the…
…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.
Whakamana|Empowerment: This principle means that every child will experience an empowering curriculum that recognises and enhances their mana and supports them to enhance the mana of others. Viewed from a Māori perspective, all children are born with mana inherited from their tīpuna. Mana is the power of being and must be upheld and enhanced. Kotahitanga|Holistic development Human development can be thought of in terms…
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.
Mathematics: Essential Research, Essential Practice — Volume 1 Roberta Hunter – Massey University Proceedings of the 30th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of AustralasiaJ. Watson & K. Beswick (Eds), © MERGA Inc. 2007Pages 430 – 439 Pg 430 To achieve such learning communities teachers are required to establish ways in which students can engage in multiple forms…