Category: Education resources
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Critical Thinking in the Age of Disruption: Executive Education at the University of Auckland
One of my goals this year has been to try and put together a kind of DIY MBA for myself. Not really a proper MBA, mind you… who’s got time for that? I like my marriage. What I mean is more of a collection of training and inputs from sources outside of what I would…
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What is Kaitiakitanga? 1 Notable Concept You Need to Know Now
Kaitiakitanga is a New Zealand term used for the Māori concept of guardianship, for the sky, the sea, and the land. A kaitiaki is a guardian, and the process and practices of protecting and looking after the environment are referred to as kaitiakitanga.
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Mana Whenua: 5 Questions to Consider if You Want to Create Learner Success?
In a literal sense, mana whenua refers to the mana or power and authority that comes from the land. But it can also refer to beliefs, building relationships and developing a sense of belonging.
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Whanaungatanga: What Is It? How can you use it to create learner success? 3 Things You Need to Know
Whanaungatanga refers to a sense of family connection. It’s a relationship through shared experiences and working together which provides people with a sense of belonging.
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Tuakana-teina: What is it? 4 Different Ways You Can Use It Positively In Education in New Zealand
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in Education, Adult, Adult Learning, Aotearoa, Approaches, Collaboration, Concepts, Cultural Competency, Education delivery model, Education resources, educator, Educator’s Journey, edupreneur, Embed literacy and numeracy, embedded, embedding, Foundation, Foundation Learning, Framework, Frameworks, Good ideas, How do I, How do I get started, How do I improve, How do you, How to, Improve, Improve learning, Improve teaching practice, inform teaching, Instructional, Instructional Strategies, Intensive, International education, kaiako, Knowing the demands, Knowing the learner, Knowing what to do, learner, Learner success, Learners, Learning, Learning Strategies, Maori, Maori Literacy, Maori literacy initiatives, Maori literacy numeracy initiatives, Personal approach, Personal development, Professional Development, Professional Standards Framework, Should we teach, Success, teach, Teach better, Teach Better Now, teacher, Teachers, teaching, Teaching philosophy, This Is Graeme, THISISGRAEME, Tikanga, tuakana-teina, Tutor, Tutor Profile, Tutors, Uncategorized, Wananga, Whare Tapawha, You can teach betterTuakana-teina refers to the relationship between an older person (tuakana) and a younger person (teina). It is specific to teaching and learning in the context of Māori. In a more traditional Māori setting, the meaning is literally “older sibling-younger sibling”.
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What is Learner-Centred? How To Teach 100% Better with a Learner-Centred Approach
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in Education, Approaches, Education delivery model, Education resources, educator, Educator’s Journey, Improve teaching practice, Improving learner writing, inform teaching, Knowing the learner, learner, Learner success, Learners, Should we teach, Success, teach, Teach better, Teach Better Now, teacher, Teachers, teaching, Teaching philosophy, Uncategorized, You can teach betterWhat is Learner-Centred teaching? Find out more in these two new ebooks by Graeme Smith
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Do you mind if I chop off your legs?
This is one of the problems working in education. We keep trying to cut off people’s legs. Or their heads. What do I mean? Here’s a quick story: A long time ago, in Greek mythology, there was rogue smith and bandit who lived along the way to Athens named Procrustes. He’d lure in guests with the promise…
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How Do I Improve my Writing Online? Use Grammarly
Awhile ago, I wrote about how I was using Hemingway App to improve the quality of my writing. I don’t use it for everything, but still like to use it when I need to sit down and write something that is clear and concise. Recently, I signed up for another product. It’s similar but different……