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- Sep- 2020 -22 September
Kia pārekareka te reo Māori: ko ngā akoranga o te Ngaru Kōrea mō te whakarauoratanga o te reo
Nō te tīmatanga o tēnei tau, i tūtaki au ki tētahi tangata nō Tāmaki-makau-rau, nā tōna ngākaunui ki te ao…
Read More » - 22 September
Making te reo Māori cool: what language revitalisation could learn from the Korean Wave
Given the importance of teenagers in those revitalisation efforts, what can we learn from the way the so-called “Korean Wave”…
Read More » - 1 September
How setting aside some ‘worry time’ can help reduce anxiety over COVID-19 lockdowns
Many New Zealanders will be feeling anxious, disappointed and even angry about the return of COVID-19 in the community.
Read More » - Aug- 2020 -17 August
Whole-school wellbeing is a marathon not a sprint
If you focus on the new learning and insights, there may be some ‘COVID silver linings’, benefits from the past…
Read More » - 17 August
Zoom meetings help marginalised staff feel included – we should keep having them even after offices reopen
We found that during enforced working from home, digital collaboration platforms such as Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams operated as…
Read More » - 4 August
Returning to school after lockdown: Ten ways to support students’ mental health and wellbeing
Students may show different signs of struggling, depending on their age and developmental stage.
Read More » - 4 August
Deeply concerning teacher and principal wellbeing findings
Work-family conflict is still significantly higher for school leaders than the general population, particularly for women. 27% of school leaders…
Read More » - Jul- 2020 -28 July
Achieving pay equity should be easier now
The teacher union says following the new law change, it's hopeful future groups won’t have to go through a three-year…
Read More » - Jun- 2020 -29 June
“Too much is being asked of schools”, say 72% of Primary Principals
According to new research by NZCER, there have also been positive shifts in how schools support student wellbeing as teachers…
Read More » - 23 June
Teacher aides: are we asking the wrong question?
"For some students, almost all of their time is spent with the TA as the only teacher, and whatever good…
Read More » - 9 June
Push to scrap Teaching Council fees stoke controversy
The Teaching Council came under fire last week after announcing plans to increase fees by double.
Read More » - May- 2020 -26 May
Teaching Council Of Aotearoa responds to concerns about fee increases
The fee is doubling to $157 every year starting February 2021. This equates to $3 per week, an increase of…
Read More » - 26 May
Five tips for connecting with your students through video
With ongoing development in the area of innovative learning environments, recording yourself in video format is a practical way of…
Read More » - 19 May
As Tamariki head back to school, education experts react
"In an age appropriate manner, it is advised teachers normalise the variety of emotional reactions their students may be having,…
Read More » - 12 May
Op-Ed: Lockdown reveal about child abuse reporting
A drop in reports to Oranga Tamariki during lockdown reflects that often it is teachers who notice and report child…
Read More » - Apr- 2020 -28 April
Cyber threats at home: how to keep kids safe while they’re learning online
Children working at home are not usually protected by the filters provided by their school.
Read More » - 21 April
Thinking differently: distance learning in senior primary
As you design a virtual home programme consider whether there is an appropriate balance of screen and non-screen time. On…
Read More » - 14 April
As use of digital platforms surges, we’ll need stronger global efforts to protect human rights online
Students and teachers alike should take extra care to protect themselves online. Concerns about rising levels of scamming and harassment…
Read More » - 14 April
Teens learning from home: What to consider
Learners will have many questions about the implications of learning from home. Without answers, these questions may create unnecessary anxiety.
Read More » - 7 April
‘Stupid coronavirus!’ In uncertain times, we can help children through mindfulness and play
“Stupid coronavirus!” I heard my six-year-old mumble while talking in her sleep. Earlier that day her swimming and basketball lessons…
Read More » - 7 April
How not to fall for coronavirus BS: avoid the 7 deadly sins of thought
The answer for the kind of panicked flurry in reasoning may lie in a field of critical thinking called vice…
Read More » - 7 April
Learning at home: start with relationships
Ākonga and whānau will look to you for guidance and support as they adjust to thinking about learning at home,…
Read More » - Mar- 2020 -31 March
Checklist for successfully implementing remote learning in NZ schools
There are multiple considerations and issues at play – from the level of access students have to the internet and…
Read More » - 24 March
6 strategies to juggle work and young kids at home: it’s about flexibility and boundaries
Surviving lockdown once schools close today... The line between teacher and parent will blur! Self-care is essential.
Read More » - 17 March
PM Jacinda Ardern explains new measures to tackle coronavirus
"If you close schools, where do children go? They go to their grandparents, or other caregivers. So we have to…
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