PROJECT SUMMARY

A superbly reported project - starting with a clear definition of the problem being addressed and providing clear evidence from observation and data that informed the decisions about the strategies to pursue.

Tracey has very cleverly built her approach around a whakataukī, using this to create a framework of activity for learners to follow. This is well supported pedagogically - and the notion of the ‘living document’ based on this framework offers learners and opportunity to exercise greater choice and agency over the way they engage in and complete various parts of the learning. This design cleverly enables learners to engage meaningfully with their art learning regardless of whether they have access to the physical materials required for parts of it, as these things can be completed when they are able to attend in-person.

The detail included in Tracey’s presentation provides extremely useful guidance for other teachers seeking to learn from this, for example, the discipline of opening Google classroom each day to be available for learners, and the use of tracking sheets to provide visibility and transparency around learner progress.

The challenge of engaging with parents/whānau is honestly described and provides some useful insights into what needs to be pursued in a hybrid environment. The use of video to provide teacher modelling for specific skills is excellent, and illustrates what can be achieved when the correct technical setup is in place.