The following themes were identified by the participants in the first session together in the programme. These represent the key areas that were regarded to be the main areas of concern and/or where they were seeking to see development. Clicking on the theme below will take you to a list of the projects that have placed a particular emphasis on that area.
Research has demonstrated that involving students in the learning process increases their attention and focus which leads to more motivation, inspiration, and willingness to invest effort in learning.
Effective partnerships between schools and parents, whānau, and communities can result in better outcomes for students.
Research shows that students learn best when they experience positive relationships with their teachers and peers in the learning process.
Collaboration is the process of working together to achieve a common goal, and represents a significant shift away from the typical teacher-centered milieu in traditional classrooms.
Transformative changes of educators' understanding of teaching and learning.
Learners have a sense of "agency" when they feel in control of things that happen around them; when they feel they can influence events.
Equity is the act of ensuring that processes and programs are impartial, fair and provide equal possible outcomes for every individual.