E-asttle Moderation

Writing Moderation with Mentor

At the end of Term 3, students undertook their second e-asTTle writing assessment for the year. As the classroom teacher, I undertook the marking of all students writing (narrative) first. Through collaboration and discussion with my mentor, she was given one writing e-asTTle assessment for my high, middle and low, and made a judgement of where she believed they were at in accordance to the rubrics. I found this learning very informative, as it allowed me identify where I went wrong, and my next steps for next time. I have found moderation to be effective, as it gives both the moderator and marker an opportunity as into why they have been given that mark.

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Literacy Circles Reflection

Literacy Circles Reflection This week was the first week using the Literacy Circles reading programme. I have started this off as whole class to familiarise students with each role. Worked Well: Students understood the role of the " Discussion Director " and " Word Master " Next Time: More modelling and clear explicit instructions for each role (especially the role of the Summariser). Asking for questions before students move into tasks. Giving examples about how to successfully carryout this role.

Prominent Taranaki Māori Leaders

This term as apart of our Te Reo Māori Unit, Tangata Rongonui, we have been exploring prominent Taranaki Māori Leaders (Te Whiti o Rongomai, Tohu Kakahi, Te Ua Haumene, Te Rangi Hiroa, Tā Maui Pomare, Wiremu Kingi, and Titokowaru). Learners were given 20 minutes to research facts on a given leader (D.O.B, Education, Job, Family and Iwi connections for example). After this time, each student was placed into collaborative groups to share valuable information about their Tangata Rongonui. Every learner was extremely engaged in this process and were overwhelmed by the knowledge held by these Prominent Leaders of Taranaki. It is pivotal that we teach our tamariki about prominent leaders within each rohe (region) of Taranaki as Aotearoa's culture and history.

The Power of Student Voice

By Maree Bathurst (Principal), Albany Primary

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

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