Category: Framework

Navigating a Pathway for Educational Development: Te Whakawhanake Ara Mātauranga

Mar 28, 2024

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Graeme Smith

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Explore the journey of ‘Te Whakawhanake Ara Mātauranga,’ a transformative pathway for Māori educational development. This post delves into the cyclical process of learning innovation, rooted in Māori philosophies, through stages of potential, maturation, integration, and fulfillment. Discover how these stages intertwine to forge a dynamic, culturally enriched educational framework.
Tapatoru – The Foundation Learning Professional Standards Framework

Nov 30, 2018

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Adult Learning, Foundation, Foundation Learning, Framework, Frameworks, Improve learning, Indigenous education, indigenous pedagogy, Learning, Learning Outcomes, learning plans, Learning Strategies, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, professional, Professional Development, Professional standards, Professional Standards Framework, Tapatoru

Tapatoru framework for Foundation Learning This has been a long time coming… However, I’m very pleased to share the new Tapatoru framework with you. I’ve been working on this for the Tertiary Education Commission and Ako Aotearoa since August 2018. This framework is for you if you work with learners, workers or clients who need…
Niho Taniwha – An Adaptable 9-Part Framework for Promoting Strength and Resilience in Education

May 14, 2018

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Graeme Smith

in Uncategorized, Framework, Frameworks, Niho Taniwha, Professional Standards Framework, Writing frame

Introducing niho taniwha – The teeth of the taniwha This is an idea for discussion. I’ve been thinking about this for a while now: What’s a model that allows us to bring together all the things that we know and do in education including the infrastructure tools and support mechanisms? Here’s a possible answer above.…
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”.
CONTEXT – New Content for the new NZCALNE Assessment 1 with ALEC

Mar 1, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Context, Contextualised, Definitions, factors, Framework, Frameworks, New, New Zealand Context, NZ Context, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), Uncategorized

Teach Better Now with ALEC in 2017 We’re in the middle of a transition from the existing NCALNE (Voc) to the newer version of this qualification – the NZCALNE (Voc). Most qualifications are now in the process of shifting from the old “National” qualifications to the current “New Zealand” quals. It’s a bit of a…
Under the hood: Taking notes on the five frameworks

Feb 17, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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As with the definitions, it’s a good idea to pause here and think about what we’ve covered so far. You need to know about each of these frameworks and how they apply to you as a teacher or trainer: Learning Progressions for Adult Literacy Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy Te Whare Tapa Whā Fonofale Pasifika…
Under the hood: ESOL Starting Points

Feb 17, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Adult Learning, Embed literacy and numeracy, ESOL, Framework, Learning Progressions, Literacy, Literacy and Numeracy, Starting Points, TESOL, Uncategorized

The Starting Points framework allows tutors to focus on learning that happens at or before koru/step 1 on the Learning Progressions for Adult Literacy. This is often in an ESOL context. Where does it come from? The ESOL Starting Points were created by The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This was in response for a guide…
Fonofale Pasifika: 6 Essential Factors To Create the Best Chance of Success

Feb 17, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Education delivery model, Education resources, Embed literacy and numeracy, Export Education, Framework, Indigenous education, International education, Knowing the learner, learner, Learner success, Learners, Literacy, Literacy and Numeracy, Pacific Literacy Initiatives, Pasifika, Success, Uncategorized

Fonofale Pasifika – what is the fono fale Pasifika?
What’s under the hood? Frameworks for teaching better

Feb 15, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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As well as knowing what we mean when we use words like embedding and literacy or numeracy, we also need to know what kind of thinking sits behind these concepts. Getting to this is like popping the bonnet or hood of your car and having a look at what’s underneath. You can drive a car…
How do you describe literacy abilities in really low level adult learners?

Feb 26, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in Ability, Adult, English, ESL, ESOL, Framework, ILN, Learners, Limited, Literacy, Low, NZ, Starting Points, TEC

I haven’t really looked at any of this before, but I came across it the other day. Below is the TEC outcomes framework for describing ability levels for low level ESOL learners. This is based on the Starting Points framework and applies to learners whose literacy level falls below step 1 in the Learning Progressions.…