Tuihana Shepherd Practicum - Assessment with Amber Grace Awanuiarangi Kaiako

Today Tui had an assessment with Amber for her practicum with my Ahuatanga Pūoro class and she was really nervous about it and how the students would be.  It actually went really well and alot of mahi was done

TEACHER OBSERVATION SUMMARY - TUIHANA SHEPHERD

On the 21st August 2019 a Teacher Observation Summary took place in my classroom for Tuihana Shepherd (Practicum) through Te Wananga o Raukawa.  I have attached her observation summary because I felt she did extremely well. I felt that the students also did well and were very respectful and there were no behaviour issues!!!

CELL PHONE HAUL

Sent out this email last Thursday - had some positive responses from Staff.


Awesome RE lesson due to a collection of 17 phones after continuous distractions.

There were a few hesitant students and some who were totally shocked when I took them but overall it worked out well

Best lesson ever!!! I really believe I will not have so many phone distractions next week. (That's the plan)

Kia pai tō pō - Have a great evening.

Just saying in my Ahuatanga Puoro class I take around a box where they surrender their phones at the beginning of the block no excuses and if they don't surrender them and I take them during the block they don't get them back till the end of the day MAYBE. That is ultimately working in my class and they know the consequences.

 Set the boundaries and just seeing students talking to each other and enjoying themselves is AWESOME.  Relationships is the key whānau.  Give it a go.

This was a cool reflection for me.

Professional Development - Ako Panuku 8/9th August ki Tamaki

Kia wana te Ako! Ā-Waha, Ā Whakarongo, Ā Tuhituhi, Ā Kōrero, Ā Pānui - teaching strategies was held in Auckland Thursday 8th and Friday 9th August.  There were 6 kaiako that attended from Gizzy - myself and 5 Kaiako (tane) all from GBHS.  Awhina Gray / Bev  ngā kaiako.  Range of kaiako, those who were solo kaiako at a kura and there were those who applied for positions in different subjects but instead were given Kaiako Māori because the school could not fill the position. (Auckland - Southern Cross school).  There were RTLBs as well.   The mahi was fun and enjoyable. Discussion also took place on other strategies teachers were using in class.  There were fluent kaiako from Ruatoki / Ngai Tūhoe whose language was supreme and beautiful to listen to, but needed support in the classroom regarding different strategies.

These strategies had been selected to equip teachers with a range of techniques for these language modes of Whakarongo etc.  Teachers learned a range of techniques that will keep learning interesting and provide repetition language without students becoming bored; and provide choices in selecting appropriate techniques (Nation: 1996, p.1.). 

These techniques can be used in a class with learners working at different levels while still keeping them engaged in learning.  Once a teacher is familiar with a technique, it can be adapted to  use in any learning area  of the curriculum.  

Our learners need to know what the technique is, why it is used and how it will help their skill development, and any tips to help them complete it successfully. So, until students are familiar
with the technique ALWAYS:  

• name the technique,  
• explain why the technique is being used,  
• provide any important tips students need to remember, or do to complete the task successfully, and  
• carefully explain the procedure

Mauri ora!!

NGĀ MANU KŌRERO 2019 TE KURA KAUPAPA O TE WAIU KI RUATORIA

Josh Adams Kōrero Tene

He Whakaaro Hou

Learning about Ngāti Porou Dialect and the differences/similarities

This is a link to the He aha to say playlist. 
This will be used in class so that students can identify and recognise Ngāti Porou dialect.

Reflecting on Class Management

I spoke with the TWHA class regarding the Behaviour Management in last weeks classes and with their Mentor and fellow teacher Mark Stewart being away.  I felt their behaviour/ manners/ respect/ etc was through the roof and totally unacceptable.  Not only did the relievers struggle but I also found it difficult and stressful and for me it was just not good enough.  The make up of this class is totally beyond me as to how you can have 25 males and only 10 females.  Whoever does the makeup of classes needs to really look at the consequences that are before the teachers taking the class.  I find it really frustrating and stressful that I am continually dealing with behaviour issues and not concentrating on the learning in the classroom.  We actually went back to the basics of getting your bag, going outside, lining up, entering the classroom quietly, and taking a seat.  This is a really important way of starting a class and it HAS TO BE CONSISTENT.  The other class has a teacher aid as well and I believe we should look at getting a teacher aide especially for K / C and J; Still a journey to continue.