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EIT class
Teacher dispositions and approaches, 8.30 - 12.30, L318 -
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MT meeting
Discuss beginning focus on dialogue in maths. Try to arrange for classes to observe. -
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AP1 Project plan -
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EIT class
Pedagogy, theories, & the NZ curriculum, 8.30 - 12.30, L303 -
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Inquiry focus
This focus will be throughout the whole year. Unable to scope when I will get the opportunity to observe any inquiry lessons or learn more about this from teachers. I will add to this throughout the year.
- Observe lessons
- Find literature
- Collect artefacts
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Maths focus
These 4 weeks are a focus on using dialogue when teaching maths.
- Observe maths lessons in each area of the school - at least one whole class lesson, one group, learning conversations, and learners working collaboratively.
- Search literature linked with dialogue in maths - do they link with observations? What else can literature tell me?
- Collect artefacts - lesson plans, relevant photos, notes
- Interview teachers - discuss their thoughts on promoting dialogue when teaching maths -
MT meeting
Talk about progress. Ask to be pointed in any particular area or person that may help. Is there a school 'Maths teacher'? -
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MT meeting
Discuss progress. Ask any relevant questions. -
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EIT class
Literacy across the curriculum, 8.30 - 12.30, L303 -
MT meeting
Ask for more opportunities to observe classes in maths. Examine info already collected and have a focus for the last weeks of maths. -
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MT meeting
Share any last thoughts on maths. Discuss the focus for after the semester break - Writing. -
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EIT class
Key competencies, effective pedagogy, and cross curricular integration, 8.30 - 3, L318 -
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Semester break
Research any new and relevant resources. Visit public library. Sift through and summarise new learning from maths focus. -
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Writing focus
These 3 weeks are a focus on using dialogue for writing:
- Observe shared writing lessons in each area of the school
- Observe any kinds of writing in a class - how teacher uses dialogue
- Search literature linked with dialogue in writing - do they link with observations? What else can literature tell me?
- Collect artefacts - lesson plans, relevant photos, notes
- Interview teachers - discuss what they do to promote dialogue for writing, is it encouraged? -
MT meeting
Discuss writing focus. Make plans to observe in different classes. Ask to be pointed to any particular resource. -
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MT meeting
Discuss writing progress. Ask for any help. -
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Assignment due
AP2 Developing philosophy - written philosophy, justification, presentations, 9 - 5, M103 -
EIT class
Dimensions of effective practice, 1.30 - 5.30, L318 -
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MT meeting
Share learning from writing focus. Discuss focusing on reading after practicum. -
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7.05 Practicum
Seek opportunities to observe lessons or discuss dialogue with colleagues. Anything relevant to focus but only if it is useful. Collect artefacts. -
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Reading focus
These 3 weeks are a focus on using dialogue in reading.
- Observe guided reading lessons in each area of the school
- Search literature linked with dialogue in reading - do they link with observations? What else can literature tell me?
- Collect artefacts - lesson plans, relevant photos, notes
- Interview teachers - discuss their thoughts on promoting dialogue to support reading -
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MT meeting
Discuss new reading focus. Make plan to observe in classes or meet with teachers. -
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Noho marae
Cultural competencies & support networks, 3pm - 10.30am -
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MT meeting
Discuss progress -
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MT meeting
Share progress -
EIT class
Thinking toolbox, 8.30 12.30, L303 -
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FInishing
Complete last minute structure of report -
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MT meeting
Any last minute support and questions. -
Assignment due
AP1 Report -
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EIT class
Sharing of learning, 8.30 - 12.30, L318
