Category: Foundation Learning

Teach better now – Where’s the new content for Assessment 7 of the NZCALNE (Voc)?

Jul 11, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in ALEC, Education, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Foundation, Foundation Learning, Literacy and Numeracy, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), Professional Development, Professional standards, teach, Teach better, Teach Better Now

Kia ora and welcome to Collection 7 If you’re reading this then you are up to Assessment 7 in the new and improved NZCALNE (Voc). That means you are up to the final assessment task in the programme…! This next part is about assessing learner progress, reviewing your teaching and working out the next steps.…
Whanaungatanga: What Is It? How can you use it to create learner success? 3 Things You Need to Know

Mar 9, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Adult Learning, Approaches, Concepts, Education delivery model, Education resources, educator, Educator’s Journey, Foundation Learning, Improve learning, Indigenous education, Knowing the learner, learner, Learner success, Learners, Success, Uncategorized

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.
Tuakana-teina: What is it? 4 Different Ways You Can Use It Positively In Education in New Zealand

Mar 6, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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Tuakana-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”.