Identifying the Learning Context

Step One - Choose Possible Contexts

Identify the learning outcomes and context for your course. Examples for this can be seen on the Learning page.  These should be designed around a integrated big idea/problem that is engaging, student centered and addresses the learning needs of students.

Step Two - Design the Learning

Next, browse through the NZQA  Achievement Standards to see what standards naturally align with the learning and context.

• Be sure to consider ALL subject areas and standards for this - keep your options open. 

•  The  NCEA Matrices and Standards will be required in this process. Please follow the links below to access these.

Learning Area Matrices (via TKI)

Step Three - Refine the Learning

Select the standards that naturally align to the learning.  The number of standards you put together will direct the process of task design, as it becomes increasingly difficult to write an integrated task for more than three standards.

Step Four - Create the Assessment Task

When you have reached this stage, you need to select the process for Task Design. Our two suggested options are below.

Step Five - Scaffold the Learning

This is where you, in collaboration with others, design the teaching and learning resources and experiences that are needed to ensure rich learning  takes place. In this stage you may want to consult/work with:

• Local Iwi / Community groups

• Industry connections

• Outside subject specialists

• Opportunities for workshops

• The learners themselves

• Tertiary Providers

• The list goes on...

from Ministry of Education Integrated Learning project Google Site