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ECE / LATEST UPDATES

Early mathematical thinking

An introduction to supporting early maths in ECE

November 24, 2020

How to recognise and develop children’s early interest in and enthusiasm for maths in early childhood settings.

Culturally responsive pedagogy in ECE

Integrating Te Tiriti o Waitangi with the superdiversity of ECE in Aotearoa New Zealand

November 18, 2020

Key insights from the webinar with Jenny Ritchie and Angel Chan on supporting and working with families from a range of cultural backgrounds in ECE settings.

Building effective teams

ECE webinar: Bicultural leadership and practice in ECE

November 2, 2020

COMING UP: 20:00 Monday 30 November
Register for this session with Deanna Niha, from an ECE centre in Whangarei, who will discuss how her centre approaches bilingual and bicultural education and leadership

Te Whāriki

Te Whāriki: An introduction to the early childhood curriculum in Aotearoa New Zealand

October 28, 2020

A brief introduction to the structure, aims and values of New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki.

SCHOOLS / LATEST UPDATES

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Key insights on homework from Cathy Vatterott

November 18, 2020

Useful guidelines on whether or not to set homework, how much to set, and how to design high quality homework tasks.

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Problems of practice: The teaching and learning priorities of New Zealand school teachers

November 18, 2020

Summary of Education Hub research on what New Zealand teachers consider to be their greatest teaching and learning challenges.

Measuring progress

Common mistakes in using data for inquiry and improvement

November 16, 2020

A brief introduction to some of the routine mistakes made when gathering and analysing data, and how to avoid them.

Measuring progress

Using data for inquiry and improvement

November 16, 2020

General principles and guidelines for gathering and analysing data and using the findings to inform decision-making and improve practice.

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Key insights on homework from Cathy Vatterott

November 18, 2020

Useful guidelines on whether or not to set homework, how much to set, and how to design high quality homework tasks.

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Problems of practice: The teaching and learning priorities of New Zealand school teachers

November 18, 2020

Summary of Education Hub research on what New Zealand teachers consider to be their greatest teaching and learning challenges.

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The unanswered questions of educational research

November 4, 2020

Exploring John Hattie's agenda for education research in New Zealand from 2002.

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Play in ECE

An introduction to play

October 13, 2020

A short introduction to the importance of play in ECE

Assessment in ECE

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Christine Rubie-Davies

Professor
Graeme Aitken

Professor
Helen Timperley

Professor
Gavin Brown

Associate Professor
Matt McCrudden

Associate Professor
Hunter Gehlbach

Dr
Aaron Wilson

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Meet our newest Bright Spots awardees
Supported by NEXT Foundation and Congnition Education Trust