Key Indicators

i. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of social and cultural influences on learning, by working effectively in the bicultural and multicultural contexts of learning in Aotearoa New Zealand;

- Harnesses the rich cultural and social capital which learners bring to the classroom by providing culturally responsive and engaging contexts for learning

 

ii. Select teaching approaches, resources, technologies and learning and assessment activities that are inclusive and effective for diverse learners;

- Confident and frequent user of a variety of digital tools to support learning

- Students make appropriate choices about a wide range of eLearning tools to suppor their learning

Students having choice as to where they work (e.g. independent space, collaborative space, group learning)

 

 

iii. Modify teaching approaches to address the needs of individuals and groups of learners

- The strengths, interests, learning styles and needs of individuals and groups of learners influence teaching and learning

Integrated and authentic learning has a purpose and makes an impact

-  add pg 15 from old doc??

Students have the power to ‘act’ within our learning environments

 

 

eLearning - supporting material for RTC 9; 

http://elearning.tki.org.nz/Professional-learning/Registered-Teacher-Criteria-and-e-learning/Criteria-9

Professional Standards

  • recognise and support diversity amongst individuals and groups
  • engage students in learning
  • establish high expectations that value and promote learning

Reflective Question

  1. How does my knowledge of the varied strengths, interests and needs of individuals and groups of students influence how I teach them?
  2. How do I utilise the technologies and resources available to me?
  3. Am I flexible in my teaching approaches?
  4. How does e-learning support me to respond effectively to the experiences, strengths, interests, and needs of individuals and groups of learners?

Cultural Competencies

This is a great read about how teachers need to develop a set of Cultural Competencies.

This is yet another great read from the Tataiako Strategy .