Category: PD

The Educational Imagination – Steve Maharey – Keynote 2
[NASDAP Conference 26th – 28 August 2009]
“In a changing world what kind of education do we need for what kind of people?”

Points of confusion and doubt:
Maori and Pacifika achievement and engagement
Low socio-economic engagement and achievement
Boys’ Education
NCEA
Shakespeare!
Homework

New DA/AP Training Course

6th – 10th July 2009 – Wellington

CoroNet Learning Conference
[29th May 2009]

Hooked on Thinking – Pam Hook
www.hooked-on-thinking.com

Maori Achievement – Angus MacFarlane

Ministry of Education Special Education
11th May 2009

School Wide Behaviour Response Strategy

• Shared Philosophy
• Data / Needs driven
• Consistent application – shared language
• Balance between proactive and preventative strategies
• Acknowledgement that we need to teach pro-social behaviour
• High expectations clearly expressed in the classroom and school
• Capacity building for teachers and students
• Working towards self-managing, reflective studentrs
• Supportive environment that is culturally responsive and able to meet diversity
• Frequent professional learning for teachers