Explore ways we, as kaiako, can strengthen the weave of te ao Māori in narrative assessment. We will draw from the ancestral wisdom of pūrakau Māori and share stories that inspire, affirm and celebrate te mana o te tamaiti. Connections will be made between Learning Stories and how we effectively weave the richness of identity, […]
It is integral for us as leaders in ECE to deepen and strengthen our knowledge and delivery of te tiriti-centred leadership, in order to enact and remain true to Te Whāriki, our bicultural curriculum. Join Maria in a full-day waananga exploring what it means to be an effective, impactful leader in your place. Sit alongside […]
Sustainability challenges and strategies for kaiakoDr. Jenny RitchieSchool of Education, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington Wednesday 13 March, 7-8:30pm A year ago many parts of Aotearoa witnessed extreme weather events. In some cases extensive damage has caused families ongoing distress and dislocation. It is therefore timely for kaiako to consider our responsibilities with […]
ONLINE wānanga: Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the date that suits on checkout Tuesday 19 MarchThursday 11 April The foundation to learning about another culture is first to build or deepen your connection with your own. Whakawhanaungatanga is central to this. Join us in a waananga to explore whakapapa, pepehā and […]
He iti, he iti mānukaThough little, it is a mānuka treeThis particular whakatauki relates to the mānuka/ kahikātoa tree. Though small in size, mānuka has a staggering amount of uses, from food to rongoā, as well as all manner of tools and artefacts. Like the mānuka tree, wonderfully written Learning Stories can also serve a […]
Opening the door on teaching and learning for infants in ECE: Intuited pedagogy or intentional practice Professor E. Jayne White, School of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, University of Canterbury Wednesday 10 April, 7-8:30pm Despite the fact that infants have been part of the NZ ECE curriculum for well over twenty years, the pedagogies that […]
It is integral for us as leaders in ECE to deepen and strengthen our knowledge and delivery of te tiriti-centred leadership, in order to enact and remain true to Te Whāriki, our bicultural curriculum. Join Maria in a full-day waananga exploring what it means to be an effective, impactful leader in your place. Sit alongside […]
Beyond the Horizon: Continuing the journey into Kei Tua o te Pae – Part 2 Unleashed!Wendy Lee, Educational Leadership Project Wednesday 8 May, 7-8:30pm Last year, my lecture set the stage for Kei Tua o te Pae, titled “Kei tua o te Pae, beyond the horizon: An opportunity to revisit our Learning Stories journey.” Now, […]
He aha ō koutou wawata? What are your aspirations?Maria SydneyWednesday 15 May, 6:30-8:30pmCome and have an ASPIRATIONAL kōrero about ASPIRATIONS! Ways we can include them, ways to write about them, ideas for ascertaining them, where they can come from, the wisdom, dreams and stories attached to them and ways to celebrate and honour the mana […]
It is integral for us as leaders in ECE to deepen and strengthen our knowledge and delivery of te tiriti-centred leadership, in order to enact and remain true to Te […]
Weaving Te Whāriki Aspirations into Our Collective Learning CultureLorraine Sands, Educational Leadership Project Wednesday 12 June, 7-8:30pm We all have different stories, varied experiences, and unique world views. We celebrate this uniqueness, yet we are also committed, as early childhood kaiako, to being responsive to our mokopuna in ways that bring Te Whāriki aspirations to […]
Te Whāriki in Action: Using Learning Stories as evidence for your Internal EvaluationRoberta SkeochWednesday 19 June, 6:30-8:30pmHe iti, he iti mānukaThough little, it is a mānuka treeThis particular whakatauki relates to the mānuka/ kahikātoa tree. Though small in size, mānuka has a staggering amount of uses, from food to rongoā, as well as all manner […]