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

29th April 2015 Although this is only our second week into iPad training, I have enjoyed the new learning. Technology is becoming a really strong aspect of student education and is the way of the future. This week Zoey guided us through the google drive application/programme. Google drive will allow students to save work that they have completed on the iPad to this programme. This will free up a lot of space on the iPad.

Term 2 Tuesday 28th April Reading Whole class: Our reading for today was focussed on ANZAC reading letters from past soldiers who fought in World War 1. After reflecting, I believe it was important to choose letters that students could understand. Next Time: Whole class modelling first (Reading one letter together, then send students away to work in their groups analysing another letter.  Be more explicit when giving students follow up activities to complete (i.e Write 2-3 sentences what the writer was telling their reader).  Positives I was super impressed with the letters my students produced, when asked to write a letter about their first day based in the trenches (Some students did tend to wonder off in to other areas). Most students were able to identify new words that were unfamiliar to them and find the meaning to that word. 

22nd April 2015 This week were guided and given ideas on how we can use Life Cards. The "Life Card" application can be used for a range of purpose. For example, short report (news form), recount, information report, reading (comprehension), topic (study). Here is an exemplar: 

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 ...