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

Through collaboration with my mentor (Nick), we discussed an inquiry focus for the year. The Process:  Evaluated 2015 inquiry and how successful this was.  Where to from 2015 inquiry Started developing an inquiry question that would set my focus for the year. We explored many different questions that would ensure it was/is achievable and isn't too broad.  From the question, I was then able to develop a I wonder....... We then discussed different approaches I could take to achieve this inquiry throughout the year. 

Te Reo Māori The aim of my Te Reo Māori programme is introducing and teaching three - four new karakia a term. Week 2 of term 1 I introduced te reo Māori. This is a new journey for many of my students. However, most students have positively engaged in the two lessons we have had thus far. Furthermore, two year 5 students from Lepperton Primary join my class once a week to take part and learn about the Māori culture and language. This has/is a great opportunity for my year 7 & 8 students to show leadership and abiding by our schools expectation 'SOAR'. This opportunity also allows for Manukorihi Int and Lepperton to build a collaborative and positive engagement with one another.      This video shows students acting out a play to the karakia Tatai Whakapapa. During the presentation of the play my fellow colleagues ( Janeen - Team Leader, Nick - AP ) were invited to observe and see the students hard work come together.  Words to karakia/translatio...

Team Building Exercises  Team building exercises help all learners with communication, solving problems, listening, build self esteem, creative thinking, leadership, exchanging of ideas, and working with others and different groups.  Short Reading (Working Together) https://bkc.vmhost.psu.edu/documents/Activities1503.pdf Week one of all students learning was based on relationship building and team building exercises to identify those who could work together, and those who need more support.    This newspaper challenged and encouraged students to collaborate with one another. i.e. creating a plan, listening to one another and how to bring it together as a team/group. This was a challenging activity for some. The video above shows a team who managed to work together to build a successful track and race it 20m on the basketball court.   Another Team Building Exercise Using Plastic Cups This team building exe...