Last week on July 17th I started my postgraduate study.
Online sessions will be every Wednesdasy 6:30-8pm and every second Monday 6:30-7pm (tutorial).
It's been great for networking so far. I have had some homework - to choose an innovation article from 2012-2023 Open University UK..
I chose one on Social Justice Pedagogy and created a five minute video summarising it and saying why I found it interesting.
Link to article is attached - article #8
Today at staff meeting we reviewed as a team how we currently incorporate Te Reo in our programmes.
From that we have set a SMART goal each.
My goal is to use more classroom commands with my class. One per week to focus on.
I am hoping we can do this as a team.
eam Inquiry Goals: From the school’s Annual Plan
Strategic Goal 1 Hauora
Annual Goal 1: Increase whanau engagement and participation using more effective communication and reporting tools
Annual Goal 2: Strengthening transition practices to school and from school; new entrants/arrivals across the school and Year 6 leavers.
Strategic Goal 2 Capability
Annual Goal 1: Increasing teacher capability in delivering the refreshed NZ Curriculum Learning Areas as released; in particular Mathematics and English
Annual Goal 2: Strengthen individual teacher knowledge of our Catholic faith and the teaching of it.
Strategic Goal 3 Agency
Annual Goal 1: Develop and co-construct a shared understanding of what agentic learning looks like, sounds like and feels like at St Joseph’s School.
I have led several staff meetings this year for RE, leading into To Tatou Whakapono Our Faith - the new RE curriculum.
Here are some of the Slides (some were in powerpoint so not link-able)
Today at staff meeting, Linda (as CoL leader) asked us to reflect on Deliberate acts of teacher. See Slides..
TAKE AWAYS
The importance of open-ended questions that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
To actively listen to students' responses and ask probing questions to deepen understanding and spark further discussions.
Significance of creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.
Adapting questioning techniques based on a student’s age, ability, and cultural background is essential.
Participating in ongoing professional development by providing additional resources, such as books, websites, or online courses, to further enhance questioning skills beyond the activity.
