Professional Knowledge

Professional Knowledge 

-are competent in the content of relevant curriculum

-keep informed of developments in curriculum and learning theory
- demonstrate knowledge of the Treaty of Waitanhi and te reo me ona tikang

2015

Professional Development:
·       RE 103-Term 1
·       Indonesia Teacher Experience- Term 1

·       Sheena Cameron: Writing Workshop-Term 2

·       Core Education: Modern Learning Environments-Term 3/4

·       Core Education: ULearn2015 -Term 4

·       Core Education: Implementing Pasifika Education Plan- Term 4 

-The way we view and develop our own Professional Development is changing. Yes there is outside support, knowledge and guidance that we can seek, but within our schools and wider educational community there is a wealth of knowledge and experience. 

- I have observed Teachers within my own school and teachers at others schools and these are valuable experiences. These experiences have made me challenge my view and push myself to explore and try new things. I have also seen how other schools have implemented BYOD and this has started to shape the changes within my school.

-I was luckily enough to Travel Indonesia through Asia New Zealand and tour the country with other teachers from New Zealand. I connected with a school from St John's and have been building an educational relationship with several teachers from Jakarta. The trip was an eye opening experience where I was emersed into rich culture of Indonesia. It highlighted the importance of goblal citizenship and enabling the students to connect and be part of a global network.

-In 2016 my school is changing the way we approach Professional Development from teachers focusing on a certain targeted curriculum area, to teachers driving their own Professional Development. Professional development is driven by what I need as an individual. This blog will develop and capture my journey. 

2014 Documentation:

Professional Development:

·       RE101 Term 1/2

·       Joy Allcock Spelling Rules Term 1

·       Reading Recovery Seminar: Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness  Term 2

·       Leo Pasifika/Pasifika Voice in Action Term 2

·       Writing/In School

-I have up to date knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum Framework, Literacy Learning Progressions and the New Zealand Number Framework.

-  I value the importance of engaging our 21st-century learners and keeping up to date with the latest pedagogical practice. I am committed to the teacher Inquiry process by delivering programs that cater for the needs of the students.

-I celebrated Maori language week this year by having lunchtime activities for the whole school to participate in. I also did a programme in my own classroom.