Category Archives: teaching

Abstract Before we can embark on new pedagogy of practice that is consistent with 21st century demands we need to understand quite clearly what it means to be a good learner, and to understand what it means to be a … Continue reading →

Abstract In this interactive session, participants will learn the principles of cooperative learning and experience three to four co-operative tools. These tools are almost guaranteed to engage all learners, offer them clear focus, simple process and a sense of personal … Continue reading →

This morning’s keynote concerned authentic learning experiences.  Jan went over the framework and gave a detailed example in teacher eduction. Education students created audiobooks/podcast to be played on iPod.She also shared some amusing news articles of authentic learning gone wrong(e.g. … Continue reading →

A group of teachers from Howick Intermediate presented on how they report on their inquiry based programme. Have had significant changes in school – they don’t have a bell, individualised programme, integrated curriculum – no distinct subjects. Report 6 times … Continue reading →

Presentation Abstract GRAEME AITKEN is Dean of Education at The University of Auckland. He has a background of more than 30 years as a secondary school teacher and teacher educator, and more recently as a researcher on curriculum design and … Continue reading →