Teaching in New Zealand
3 Nov 2019

Reflections Of An Overseas Teacher On Literacy Teaching And Learning In New Zealand

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Over the past fortnight (21-28 October), I have had the privilege and pleasure of hosting a teacher from Sweden (Maarten Koops) as he undertook observations of writing lessons in 14 Year 3-10 classrooms and interviewed teachers and students as part of these observations. Observations were undertaken at Balmoral School (Auckland), Clayton Park School (Auckland), Dominion Road School (Auckland), Ranui School … Read More

Literacy Conference
9 Oct 2019

Report On New Zealand Literacy Association Conference

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I was lucky enough to attend and present at the recent New Zealand Literacy Association 42nd National Conference which was held in Christchurch, New Zealand on 29 September – 2 October 2019 This was a stimulating and very well organised and run conference which covered far more than its title (The Arts as a Bridge to Literacy) would suggest.  In … Read More

Rangi Ruru girls school venue
10 Sep 2019

2019 – Another Busy Year

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I am currently working across the country in 20 decile 1-9 schools on in-depth writing projects with Year 1-10 students: 10 schools are in in Auckland; 4 in Christchurch; 2 in New Plymouth; 2 in Wellington; 1 in Hamilton; 1 in Hawke’s Bay. Almost all projects are focussed on ‘enhancing teacher knowledge and practices in order to generate higher engagement, … Read More