Teaching & Learning Topics
For each topic, click the picture to view a video presentation. Click the "Support Files" link to access:
• A pdf of references and recommended readings;
• Video and audio downloads for iPod and iPhone.
Note: The Co-operative Learning and Behaviour Management presentations have an intentionally slow voiceover, to support non-native English speakers, and to allow reflection time.
Check out this page regularly for new additions to topics.
For each topic, click the picture to view a video presentation. Click the "Support Files" link to access:
• A pdf of references and recommended readings;
• Video and audio downloads for iPod and iPhone.
Note: The Co-operative Learning and Behaviour Management presentations have an intentionally slow voiceover, to support non-native English speakers, and to allow reflection time.
Check out this page regularly for new additions to topics.
Why is one’s own culture so hard for we Pakeha New Zealand teachers to describe? What is culture exactly? Why does it deserve our attention? This presentation discusses Geneva Gay’s insights about how teachers can support students from diverse cultural groups, and describes some examples of culturally responsive practice.
29 mins
Often teachers are recommended to use evidence-based practice. What does this mean? Is all evidence-based practice equal? How can you be a critical consumer of evidence-based practice?
39 mins
Teachers benefit from identifying their personal behaviour management philosophy, but then what about the practicalities? How does this translate into classroom practice? This session presents a range of possible practical strategies for your consideration, in accordance with your underlying approach.
60 mins
Support Files
Attention to lesson planning creates benefits for teachers and students. It improves the potential of lessons to effectively work to support planned learning. This presentation outlines the key steps and components of lesson planning, and presents some research-based tools to support effective planning.
45 mins
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Differentiated learning is responsive teaching to support the success of all learners. This presentation explores the rationale for differentiation, describes five key principles for effective differentiation, and examines ideas and considerations for applying differentiation in the classroom.
60 mins
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Co-operative learning is a very heavily researched teaching and learning strategy, and yet relatively little of it is seen in New Zealand secondary schools. What is its relevance for New Zealand’s diverse classrooms? How can it be used effectively to improve learning outcomes? What do I need to know to utilise this in my classroom?
63 mins
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As teachers we are often very concerned about how smoothly our classrooms operate, and we look for management strategies to help us to achieve an environment in which we can successfully teach. But is there more to it than that? What alternative philosophical approaches can we take to student behavior management?
90 mins
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