Tiaki-James Pokere - Reflection, thoughts, inquiry, collaboration and more

ETP Effective Teaching Partners  This system allows teachers to collaborate, and learn from one another. I am currently working along side my mentor, where we are currently using PAT data from mathematics and reading and E-asTTle writing data. Every alternate week my ETP buddy observe how I use assessment data where there is a greater need. Feedforward and feedback is also given. Links to PTC  1, 4, 9, 11 Term 1 Wks 5 - 10

Week 9                                                                      Date: 27 th  March 2015 Goal for the coming week: All SENCO referrals completed Professional Development attended this week: Te Wananga o Aotearoa (Reo Classes, Te Ara Reo L2) PRT workshop 1 Reflections of past Week All PAT tests have been completed, which now means I am now able to analyse my data, and identify next learning steps for both mathematics and the literacy learning areas.  Information cards for goal setting meetings were successfully completed and the parents were thankful for this, as they were able to see where their ch...

Te Reo Te Reo Māori Te Ara Reo Level 2 Te Wananga o Aotearoa This is a journey that I have really enjoyed since starting on this course. Not only is it beneficial to me as a teacher, but it is also of significance to me as a Māori. It has been my dream to learn te reo, and one day to hopefully speak my language fluently. We have covered a range of topics thus far: Vowels, consonants, blends Numbers Names  Waiata Karakia  Naming objects Locations Whakapapa Greetings

Week 8                                                                      Date: 20 th  March 2015 Goal for the coming week: All SENCO referrals completed Start finalising writing groups Complete online PAT test for two of my students.  Prepare information cards for goal setting meeting Professional Development attended this week: Te Wananga o Aotearoa (Reo Classes, Te Ara Reo L2) Literacy (Concept Imagery), Kaye Shewry & Helen Jenkins Reflections of past Week I am disappointed that I haven’t completed all the goals set for the week. I really aimed to get all my referrals completed for my students who ...

Term 1 Week 7                                                                      Date: 13 th  March 2015 Goal for the coming week: Complete all testing on new student Finalise groups & tasks for Mult/Div Complete Senco referral forms for well below students Finalise writing groups and their focus Professional Development attended this week: Te Wananga o Aotearoa (Reo Classes, Te Ara Reo L2) Reflections of past Week I am frustrated by the fact that I have only just completed all the required tests on students. I need to think about how this can be better managed. I have met most deadlines, however, I have found...

Term 1 Week 6  Thursday 5th - Friday 6th March What a magnificence two days.... The students, colleagues and myself thoroughly enjoyed our over night stay at Owae Marae. This was a great chance to not only bond and build positive relationships with all students, but to also build positive and engaging relationships with colleagues, whanau and members of the local community. An eventful and fun two days were organised by the team at Manukorihi Intermediate. We all collaborated together to ensure meaningful and engaging learning would take place. I also noticed how well the staff got stuck in and worked together while we were at the Marae. This is was very important to ensure all areas were running effectively, and was shown through student engagement levels and positivity with their peers. Post Marae stay, meaningful discussions were had around our experiences at the Marae. Great ideas were brainstormed.