Curriculum
Learning is inseparable from its social and cultural context Students learn best when they feel accepted and enjoy positive relationships with peers and teachers And when they are able to be active, visible members of the learning community Effective teachers foster positive relationships within environments that are caring, inclusive, non-discriminatory and cohesive.
Relationships
RTC - establish and maintain effective professional relationships focused on the learning and well-being of all akonga (ethical, respectful, positive and collaborative) Te Kotahitanga - respect is integral to relationships in the classroom. Ka Hikitia Maori enjoying success as Maori Talanoa Ako - Know the Learner
Classroom Climate
Classroom climate survey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5EareHJ mxY
Student Engagement
1. 2. 3. 4. Effective Teacher profile (handout) Talanoa ako (digital resource) RTC criteria 2 and 7 Culture use text/resources related to students culture Create culturally appropriate learning contexts Use community resources Use examples, analogies, metaphors from students culture or use students prior knowledge
Academic Feedback
Bill Rogers
Behaviour management techniques (VOB2)
Behaviour Management
http://pasifika.tki.org.nz/Mediagallery/Effective-teaching-for-Pasifikastudents/Behaviour-Management