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ŌC Staff Goals for 2024
ŌC Staff Goals for 2024
Every staff member is engaged in Deep Learning
Every staff member is involved with some sort of cross-curricular activity
Every staff member is involved in an inquiry to grow professionally
Every staff member is using the planning framework
How to get started
How to get started
Explore the resources
Explore the resources
Check out the resources available on this site.
There is also a lot of information on the public New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL) website.
You also have access to the international Deep Learning Hub. This is the password protected part of the NPDL site where you can download and view resources - see a lead team member for details.
Start a deep learning inquiry
Start a deep learning inquiry
We use Teacher Inquiry as a tool to support change, to refine our craft and to try new ways of doing things.
The spreadsheet on the left has links to the different deep learning inquiries that staff are working on this year.
Join a PLG/talk to the lead team
Join a PLG/talk to the lead team
We have formed a number of Professional Learning/ Department Groups so that we can support each other in our deep learning inquiries.
The lead team members are available to assist and facilitate and you can see any of us for help with planning your inquiry.
Introducing the Lead Team
Introducing the Lead Team
Jess Torley
Jess Torley
NPDL Development Leader and English Curriculum Leader, teaching English Years 10-13. I joined the lead team in 2022.
My main inquiry in 2022 explored the Character deep learning competency. Check it out here.
In Term 4 2023 I am involved with a group of teachers from the Science, Social Sciences and English Departments in running a cross-curricular inquiry project with the whole of the Year 10 cohort. Students are being asked to explore ways in which we can make energy use in Ōtaki more sustainable. Check out our Power to the People website here.
I am happy to help with any aspect of your Deep Learning planning, inquiry, resources, etc across all 6Cs.
Sam Ward
Sam Ward
Teacher of Physical Education, and the Manukura GPS boys leadership programme Y7-13.
Currently trialling a multi-level inquiry project dubbed "What is it to be a leader?" This is to inform future practice in 2024 and the main DL areas of focus that our rōpū are looking at is both Character and Collaboration.
Come and see me for any questions about Deep Learning, big or small.
Check out all of my Manukura classes mahi and what we are up to HERE
Siniece Williamson
Siniece Williamson
Teacher of 7&8 Homeroom & Mathematics and Year 9 Mathematics. I have been part of the lead team since 2021.
In 2022 I submitted a project for international moderation. Check it out here.
In Term 4 2023 I am working with the year 7&8 Department on a cross curricular project called "Good Sorts". Our students will be discovering what it means to be a Good Sort, who the Good Sorts are in our own community and how they can become Good Sorts themselves.
I am happy to help with any questions you have.
Valerie Lees
Valerie Lees
Valerie teaches Humanities, English and Social Sciences.
I have enjoyed previous experience with project-based learning in Canada and am excited to get started with more Deep Learning projects here in Ōtaki. I have learned alongside with my students sharing beginning anxieties working through the ups and downs of project management, to take charge and become independent entrepreneurs, speakers, researchers and inventors. Student creativity and enthusiasm always amazes me.
This page was last updated on 8/2/2024 by JTY to update to 2024 staff goals.
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