Background Information

Our collective philosophy behind selecting this kaupapa for our inquiry. 

We are passionate about the potential outcomes from a collaborative working relationship between the teachers and staff in order to benefit our students. We are members of our school Ka Hikitia roopu and Tina is also a techie. We feel an overwhelming responsibility and desire to find solutions to support our staff, students, whanau and wider school community. At the forefront of this is the kaupapa Maori principle 'Ata' developing respectful relationships.

Tina's Literature Review Synopsis

My literature review focused on flipped learning to maximize in class time for practical learning whilst encouraging whanau to be more engaged with their children through pre recorded lessons accessible at home. (Kaupapa Maori Principles Ata, Taonga Tuku Iho, Ako Maori, Whanau, Kaupapa)

Ana's Literature Review Synopsis

My literature review focused on 21st century skills and the implications for teachers and teacher education providers as well as how project based learning is an effective way to teach these skills. One of our aims for this collaborative proposition is to provide an onsite PD model of 21st Century Learning pedagogy. As well as a model that practices the Tataiako and Ka Hikitia principles for the wider staff as well as ourselves to be able to up skill in a wide range of areas. (Kaupapa Maori Principles 'Kaupapa, Ata, Taonga Tuku Iho)

Bruce's Literature Review Synopsis

My literature review focused on effective ways to assess Maori students in a mainstream environment. We aim to establish a more effective, real life and meaningful way of assessing our students through a syndicate and tech planned showcase evening. (Kaupapa Maori Principles 'Kaupapa, Ata, Taonga Tuku Iho)

The starting point for our inquiry