Tuesday 9 December 2014

Personal statement

PERSONAL STATEMENT


I have sound knowledge and understanding of curriculum, learning, assessment theories and Treaty of Waitangi implications. I can effectively plan in-depth programmes, develop and implement assessment strategies that promote effective teaching and learning practice. My goal is to create and maintain a healthy interactive learning environment that caters for the needs of all students.



I have excellent communicative and people skills. I am trustworthy, responsible and committed to learning and teaching. I look forward to challenges, enjoy to laugh and to work with a team of highly motivated professionals. I will offer any school a highly motivated, energetic staff member, who is willing to tackle challenges, be involved in extra curricula activities inside and outside the school environment.

PHILOSPHY STATEMENT

Through my teaching practice aim to empower, motivate and encourage children to reach their full potential. I believe that a strong relationship between student, home and school is the key to the foundation of ongoing learning. I aim to empower students to talk about their learning and successes, and understand what next steps they need to take in order continue their progress in learning.

A co-constructivist framework underpins my teaching philosophy. Under this notion students and recognised as an in-depth source of knowledge and are encouraged to share ideas with their peers and teachers throughout the learning process. Knowledge and understanding will be gained through hands on authentic investigation and exploration of their surroundings.



Curriculum delivery will focus on building upon children’s prior knowledge through notions of scaffolding, modelling , using exemplars and by using examples from real life situations.



I understand the essential need to develop strong ties with the community. In turn helping to provide important background knowledge of the child and developing trust and understanding between myself and the community.



Upholding my philosophy of co-constructivism is the notion of reflection. Through reflection I will continue to develop my own practice, learning and professionalism. I will explore my own existing ideologies and reconstruct goals and plan based on knowledge gained through personal experience, professional learning opportunities and research. I have an open mind to constructive criticism and welcome feedback that will help further the development of my own teaching practice.
 

Sunday 9 November 2014

Staff PD. Using blogger at James Street School

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3iu-Cl0IoEhXArgVxMTxP0dVBPcStg7VxIYo0jp9-A/edit

We had a great time learning about blogger and more importantly seeing how it can be used in a meaningful way.
Staff from across the cluster joined us in this learning.
It was great to work with such a supportive group of professionals. I was able to set up this blog as an ongoing report of my teaching practice.
Learnt how to make new connection between staff from within our school and schools from around the Whakatane cluster.
I am looking forward to developing my understanding further and making new connections from professionals around the country.

I have also added YouTube clips for Sir Ken Robinson and the importance of allowing students to be creative and providing them with the opportunities to follow their own passions in learning. One of my students comes to mind. He wants to investigate the background of marvel comic characters.

My next steps are to weekly timetable time to work on developing this post.

Thanks to Saunil Hagler for you support.

Reform of publish education

Interesting thinking. By Sir Ken Robinson

How to change education


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEsZOnyQzxQ

Saturday 8 November 2014

Cloud appreciation



This is a fantastic video. It reminds me to be centered during the tough moments and enjoy life. It also helps me to help the students focus on the positive things and enjoy and reminder to hold on to what is important to them.

Do schools kill creativity?

Do schools kill creativity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY