workshop 1

Steve is from Cognitive Education and will show us a simple, easy to use tool that allows schools to gather learner voice that captures their perspective on their learning.

Claire, Claire. S and Dianne from Bayswater will share their journey using a cross-curricular approach to increase student agency and engagement through dramatic inquiry. This is not performing arts, it is about using drama within the classroom to enhance the children’s learning in all curriculum areas by helping them see things from other perspectives within an authentic context.

Helen and Sarah are from Devonport Primary School. They will present on student Engagement through the interconnectedness of the curriculum; seen through our forest classroom (Akomanga Ngahere) and S.T.E.M.

Francis will help break down your anxieties about “trying to be good at art”. Francis has been involved in art education for children for decades and has taught children from pre-school to secondary. Francis will help break the preconceptions people have when engaging with drawing, shaping a more holistic approach to teaching and learning. All materials are provided.

Jordan and Grace both work in the English department at Takapuna Grammar School. They are presenting on various approaches to specific, structured literacy skills, and the role of student voice.

A hands on workshop run by Andre Sampson, a member of the Takapuna Grammar Visual Arts Department. Join her as you learn traditional techniques and the tikanga that surrounds harakeke. Harakeke is a natural resource that has a way of not only being woven into beautiful taonga but weaving people together.

A presentation and discussion, unpacking The Reo Matatini me Pāngarau | Literacy and Numeracy Level 1 NCEA standards. These are being introduced from 2023 to help ensure that everyone who has an NCEA qualification is equipped with the foundational literacy and numeracy skills they need to successfully navigate an information-rich world.

What has Steve been doing this year since his TGS journey concluded and what has he learned about supporting students ? Steve will also share 10 things you can do in the classroom to engage learners.