Mispronunciation, poor grammar and difficulties with tikanga: Arguments against compulsory learning

Mispronunciation, poor grammar and difficulties with tikanga: Arguments against compulsory learning

8 years ago

Continuing to discuss compulsory te reo Māori through the framework of de Bono’s hats, Alice Patrick delves into the failure of…

On compulsory reo Māori in schools… What do we know so far?

8 years ago

Alice Patrick (mother, kui, and PLD facilitator) uses de Bono’s hats to explore different perspectives associated with the thorny issue…

‘Post activity’ outdoor education – a new era dawns

8 years ago

Sure, students can learn to tramp up mountains and climb rock faces, but outdoor education (OE) develops a lot more…

Schools line up for national robotics challenge

8 years ago

A robotics competition for primary schools that began in the Eastern Bay of Plenty has become a national event.

Strong start for Māori Language Strategy

8 years ago

“Overall there is support for the strategy. Wider themes are also emerging to do with the role of teachers, compulsory…

Final decision to cancel Hato Petera integration agreement

8 years ago

“Despite all efforts to find a way of keeping the school going, the reality is that it is no longer…

Positive change to school bus rules?

8 years ago

The issue of children’s safety when standing on school buses was raised by Wanaka Primary School Board Chairman, Andrew Howard…

OPINION: Should NZ schools ban mobile phones?

8 years ago

Mobile phones in schools are being accused of derailing learning and causing bitter squabbles between teachers and students as they…

Despite teacher shortage, Gov’t rolls out $82.5m to redevelop classrooms, provide MLEs

8 years ago

Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins announced the package during a visit to Onehunga High School in Auckland, where nearly $28…

You’re teaching creators now, not children

8 years ago

How many of your students want to ‘be a Youtuber’? Frankly, most of our youngsters are already content creators online.…