Thinking about learning

                                                     Prize giving-Is it counter productive? A fascinating idea was raised  by Silverdale Primary Principal--- Cancel prize giving -- because schools  is not about sorting and ranking  students.This cause a huge outcry and response but it highlighted many education issues and ideas. The fist idea is about ranking and sorting His idea "Schools are not about ranking and sorting. They are about learning and creativity in a safe and caring environment. They are about empowering all children, not just the ones that are strong at the core subjects. The response Silverdale resident Tracey Smith questioned how students would handle progressing through to high school. "I think many have forgotten that we live in an extremely competitive society. If we don't teach our kids to be the best th...

The three Acts-Megan Clune What do you notice? What did you wonder? What do you need? The three acts-Powerpoint Resources for 3 acts Dan Meyer blog on 3 Acts Dan meyers 3 Acts Tasks 101Questions Graham Fletcher's tasks Mike Wiernicki's tasks When Maths happens Mathematical processes in NZC Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics This is doingMaths without numbers. It makes you think and ask questions. It is a different way to get students engage and students from all levels can do it

Giving people choices In learning and life it is important o give people choices. This empowered them and cater for different tastes, abilities and needs. On a Virgin Airways  trip to Rarotonga, I was disappointed in the menu. They only have beef curry. Compare to other airlines who give you two choices for every item, I wonder what if  you like chicken, or don't 't eat beef because of medical[gout] or religious reasons. There was not even gluten free, halaal or vegetarian food on the plain. My wife is gluten free , so she gave her food to me. The quality was so a low standard that  I didn't even finished my portion. I will definitely mist the Cook Islands again.....but not with Virgin Airways. The same with teaching.  It is important to cater for students needs, abilities and interests.Choices in learning material, tasks,different units and when going to Year 1 different parthways give the student control of their learning. This is affirmed by Mr Cameron Lochi...