Ngā ara ako mō ngā ākonga whaikaha - Learning pathways for learners with special rightsEmma ParangiWednesday 14 May, 6:30-8:00pmThis wānanga is an invitation to explore a Māori lens on neurodiversity and disability. The ingoa Māori (Māori names) for some of these ways of being are potential portals into a different perspective on how we can […]

Ko te kai a te Rangatira, he kōrero – the food of the chiefs is dialogueMaria Sydney, Educational Leadership Project Wednesday 4 December, 7:00-8:30pm We all know how important, vital really, it is to build and sustain respectful, reciprocal relationships with whanau in our hapori. We all know how important it is to value parent/ […]

Roberta SkeochOnline on Zoom Thursday 21 November 20246:30-8:30pm Te Whāriki in Action:Using Learning Stories as evidence for Internal Evaluation and Professional Growth He iti, he iti mānukaThough little, it is a mānuka tree This particular whakatauki relates to the mānuka/ kahikātoa tree. Though small in size, mānuka has a staggering amount of uses, from food […]

A.I: Friend or Foe? Exploring the useof AI in ECERoberta Skeoch, Educational Leadership Project Wednesday 13 November, 7-8:30pm Te Tahuhu o te Matauranga (The Ministry of Education) says that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is likely to have an increasing impact on education systems over the coming years. (Education Gazette, May 2023) Like any new technology, it […]

Whakapapa – foundation, process, and potentialEmma ParangiWednesday 16 October, 6:30-8:30pmThis will now be held online. All registered will receive a link to the recording.Learning Stories provide a snapshot of where a tamaiti is in their learning, their connections, and their trajectory. Learning Stories weave together the moving strands of where that tamaiti is in space […]

Roberta SkeochOnline on Zoom Wednesday 25 September 20246:30-8:30pm Te Whāriki in Action:Using Learning Stories as evidence for Internal Evaluation and Professional Growth He iti, he iti mānukaThough little, it is a mānuka tree This particular whakatauki relates to the mānuka/ kahikātoa tree. Though small in size, mānuka has a staggering amount of uses, from food […]

UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT IS FULL, HOWEVER WE STILL HAVE SPACE ON 25 SEPTEMBER: CLICK TO BOOKRoberta SkeochOnline on Zoom Wednesday 18 September 20246:30-8:30pm Te Whāriki in Action:Using Learning Stories as evidence for Internal Evaluation and Professional Growth He iti, he iti mānukaThough little, it is a mānuka tree This particular whakatauki relates to the mānuka/ […]

Strengthening local curriculum in early childhood settings for our pēpiDiana Cruse, University of Waikato Wednesday 11 September, 7-8:30pm Our pēpi thrive when they are in environments that nurture their wairua. Having a localised curriculum, that builds upon the strengths of whānau, hapū, and iwi is one way to implement this. Building upon research from a […]

UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT IS FULL, HOWEVER WE STILL HAVE SPACE ON 25 SEPTEMBER: CLICK TO BOOK Roberta SkeochOnline on Zoom Wednesday 11 September 20246:30-8:30pm Te Whāriki in Action:Using Learning Stories for Internal Evaluation and Professional Growth He iti, he iti mānukaThough little, it is a mānuka tree This particular whakatauki relates to the mānuka/ kahikātoa […]

The joyful life of Learning StoriesWendy LeeWednesday 21 August, 6:30-8:30pm THIS WORKSHOP HAS NOW MOVED ONLINE Mā te ahurei o te tamaiti e ārahi i ā tātou mahiLet the uniqueness of the child guide our work.Get ready to ignite your passion because here's the rallying cry: Let's bring back the sheer joy into documenting children's […]

The image of the kaiako; writing Learning Stories for each otherEmma Parangi, Educational Leadership Project Wednesday 14 August, 7-8:30pm Just as our view of tamariki is culturally and socially created, so are our views of ourselves as kaiako. How does this show up in our whanaungatanga with our colleagues, mentors, mentees, and student kaiako? Are […]