Wednesday, 6 June 2018

Professional Learning, 6/6


Culturally Responsive Pedagogy                      3:30 – 4:10                      Cath Steeghs
What is the meaning of the artwork? The tiki is broken and lying on the ground; The mask of a white face is being held by a Maaori girl; whaanau is huddling in the background; Education is aimed at white people; She’s alone, whereas all the other people are supported in groups.
Cultural price for students at FFC? In comparison to other schools, I do not believe there is a lack of ‘culture’ at FFC. There are numerous opportunities for students to participate in cultural practices at FFC. The school culture is quite diverse, as well as the staff – How does FFC include culture in classes?
Where learning is interactive and dialogic (relating to or in the form of dialogue).
Te Kotahitanga (united with one purpose – enhancing student achievement)
New standards and enhancing student achievement.
What are the implications for my practice?

Student-Led Conferences                             4:20 – 5                           Richard Crawford
          What do effective learning conferences look like?
Why change the learning conference approach?
-          improving quality and quantity
-          strengthen relationships
-          moving towards student-led conferences
-          Moving towards Pouako centred conferences (?)