CURRICULUM AREAS
Here is some thoughts, strengths and interests I have in the different curriculum areas.
LITERACY
Through my literacy program, I would like to provide an environment where reading is encouraged and enjoyed (at any age group) through modelling personal enjoyment of reading. I would like to encourage creativity and imagination through story writing, where inspiration is sparked from images, photographs, stories or personal experiences. I would like to build my student's confidence in sharing their learning through the practice of oral language and draw on student interests, community cultures and local history as literacy materials.
MATHEMATICS
In my mathematical program, I would like to facilitate students participation and contribution to mathematical problems no matter their skill level, by creating an environment where students feel safe to take risks in mathematics and problem-solving. I would like to provide learners with opportunities to grow in their mathematics based on their personal needs. Provide authentic and purposeful mathematical problems with a relatable context, where students are provided with opportunities to work in mixed ability groups so they can learn from each other.
HEATH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
I have gained knowledge about wellbeing and mental health through my work as a youth work with secondary school ages children. These skills and knowledge gained I would like to transfer to primary age group. I believe that well being /Hauora plays an important role in a child's development and growth as a person and a learner. I would like to provide students with tools and understanding that equips them in becoming healthy citizens. I would like to provide opportunities for student's to view and understand themselves, others and society.
TE REO MĀORI
Te Reo Māori is an area of development for me as a teacher. Before starting my studies as a teacher I had little to no experiences in the language or cultural values. Over the past three years, I have grown a likeness for the language and enjoy furthering my understanding and knowledge of te reo and Tikanga Māori. I would like to weave the use of the language and Tikanga into my daily teaching practice with students so that it used within other curriculum areas lessons and becomes daily accordance in my lessons and classroom.
THE ARTS
Visual Arts are a passion and interest of mine, that I want to share with students. I would like to provide opportunities to express culture, interest and character through the use of visual mediums. I would like to provide opportunities to learn about our own and other cultures through different art mediums and build students confident and oral language through performance in drama and music.
SCIENCE
Through my science program, I would like to encourage and fuel children's curiosity. I would like to provide opportunities for students to explore the world around them and gain an understanding of the different perceptive society and cultures have of our world. To provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of how things work.
SOCIAL STUDIES
I would like to build upon students understanding of society so they can find where they fit in society, grow responsible and active citizens and provide students with opportunities to engage in what is going on around them (school and community events, local history, interactions with members of the community). Also, I would like to provide students with opportunities to make a change.
TECHNOLOGY
Through technology, I would like to provide students with opportunities to
gain an understanding of technology's part in our world.
OTHER INTERESTS
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Using natural resources to support learning
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Making connects with the community through learning opportunities
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Working across curriculum areas