7.01 Pedagogy and Curriculum

  • Session 1

    Course Introduction
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    7.01 Pedagogy and Curriculum Timeline

    Using e-learning to enhance students’ learning
  • Project Proposal

    This is the project proposal I have drafted up on my focus of using e-learning to enhance students learning. Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11BaIZznmrZfjIiz7iUuMyCd6PrToslNGZXLZb74GTOk/edit
  • Session 2

    Project proposal. Explore strengths and weaknesses.
  • SBL Week 1

    Tasks to complete 11th and 13th July: Search for literature relevant to report. Ask colleagues if they have any resources or readings that may be helpful. Observation and notes on the learning areas that devices are used for and how they are implemented - senior school. Discuss with MT and teacher colleagues why e-learning is important in benefiting students learning and achievement. Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm 1 reading related to focus topic.
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    Study Break - School Holidays

    Work on AP1 Project Plan and Timeline Find relevant readings on focus topic.
  • Project Plan

    Project Plan Due (Assessment Point 1)
  • SBL Week 2

    2nd and 4th of May:
    Observations of the use of devices and e-learning across the junior school at Clive. Focus on what learning occurs on the devices and how the teacher tracks the students progress on the activities given. Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm 1 relevant reading related to topic focus.
  • Session 3

    Teacher dispositions and approaches. Teacher approaches that impact upon student learning.
  • SBL Week 3

    9th and 11th of May: Observations on the use of devices and e-learning strategies in the middle school at Clive School. Focus on how and what the learners do on their iPads that may promote learning and how the teacher may track the students on their devices. Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm Enter notes in Evernote Notebook. Continue to explore literature for report. 1 relevant reading related to topic focus.
  • Session 4

    Affirm understanding of: pedagogy
    theories of how children learn
    NZ curriculum
  • SBL Week 4

    16th and 18th of May: Continue adding notes to Evernote 7.01 note book. Observations on how the teacher uses e-learning to inform their next teaching steps during teaching. Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm Continue accessing and reading relevant literature for report. 1 relevant reading related to topic focus.
  • SBL Week 5

    23rd and 25th of May: Copy classroom curriculum plans (LTP, unit plans, inquiry plans, group plans, syndicate plans). Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm Continue Evernote entries of observations, readings and artefacts relevant to focus. Observations of how well the students are engaged with using devices for learning in a range of learning areas. Discuss what keeps the students engaged with learning on their devices. 1 relevant reading related to topic focus.
  • Session 5

    Professional teaching philosophy. Explore the use of metaphors. Explore further writing and literature skills.
  • Session 6

    Through planning, explore how literacy is incorporated throughout the curriculum. Explore emerging philosophies.
  • SBL Week 6

    30th of May and 1st of June: Discuss aspects of developing philosophy with two teachers at Clive School. Take in their opinions and record notes on conversation. How does it inform my own thinking? Observations on particular applications that are used over reading, writing and mathematics and statistics that promote students learning and may contribute to raising learners achievement. Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm 1 relevant reading related to topic focus.
  • SBL Week 7

    6th and 8th of June: Continue observations on use of e-learning to improve students achievement. Assess and read relevant literature for focus of my report. Discuss with teachers how successful integration is achieved at the school. Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm Continue Evernote entries - observations, artefacts and relevant notes. 1 relevant reading related to topic focus.
  • Session 7

    Explore ways in which the curriculum might be integrated.
  • Report 1 AP1 Due

    Report 1 for 7.01 due
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    Assessment Week/Semester Break

    Continue to work on Report Two and read relevant literature.
  • Developing Philosophy - Written Statement AP2 Due

    Written statement for 7.01 AP2 due
  • Developing Philosophy - Presentations (Session 8-9)

    Presentations should be done over the 27th and 28th of July
  • Session 10

    Affirm: directions of effective practice
    varying pedagogical approaches
  • SBL Week 8

    1st and 3rd of August: Begin thinking about creation of A4 flyer relating to enhancing students learning with e-learning. Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm 1 relevant reading related to topic focus. Continue to note and observe use of e-learning in classrooms.
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    7.05 Pre-Practicum

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    7.05 Away Practicum

  • SBL Week 9

    26th of September: 1 relevant reading related to topic focus. Continue Evernote Entries for 7.01. Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm Continue observations of e-learning in action.
  • Session 11

    28th and 29th of September - Noho Marae stay
    Explore and challenge our: cultural competencies
    ways of working alongside others
  • Period: to

    Study Break - School Holidays

    Continue to work on Report 2.
  • SBL Week 10

    24th and 26th of October: 1 relevant reading related to topic focus. Continue observations and notes that may benefit report. Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm Continue creation of A4 flyer for area of focus. Continue Evernote entries - observations, artefacts, notes.
  • Session 12

    Explore thinking tools for school and life such as: De Bono's Thinking Hats
    Tony Ryan's thinking keys
    Hyerle's mind maps
  • Report 2 AP1 Due

    Report 2 for 7.01 due
  • SBL Week 11

    1st and 3rd of November: Continue work on report. Continue to take beneficial notes to aide report. Reading - Chameleons 9am - 10am
    Maths - Triangles 12pm - 1pm Continue beneficial observations. Continue adding notes to Evernote and reading relevant literature for focus topic. 1 relevant reading related to topic focus.
  • Course Conclusion

    Last day of 7.01
  • Session 13

    Demonstrate new learning in focus area to peers. Consider ongoing PD/PLD needs in relation to my focus.