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Week 32 - Key Reflective Changes




Wow, can't believe that this is my last blog for Mindlab. I have faced many challengers, implementation is my biggest challenge. However I am grateful that Mindlab has given me the opportunity to research and structure an inquiry plan for the rest of my journey. I have learnt that whānau agency and collaboration are key factors for a successful 21st Century classroom.  In this blog I will reflect on my mind lab journey using Rolfe al'.s model of reflection (2001) and how it has impacted on my practice.
Step 1.What? Identity one key change in your professional practice 

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Osterman and Kottkamp (2015, p.70) Reflective Practice for Educators.


Stage 1: Problem identification
As we were developing our homework work policy last year, I became concern that whānau were not engaging in their children's learning. In some cases whānau did not have the skills or language proficiency to help their child. Therefore I decided why not to create homework packs that has all the language structure.  Also with the intent to  create videos and post on seesaw. These videos will assist to teach their kids. Last year we introduced seesaw to parents, our goal is to have 100% signed up by the end of this year. This innovation aligns with our code 3 Our code, Our Standard (2017). Code of social responsibility: Commitment to families and whānau: I will respect the vital role my learners’ families and whānau play in supporting their children’s learning by:engaging families and whānau in their children’s learning.
Stage 2: Observation and analysis
During this course I have noticed that my whānau are more engaged in their child's learning. I Have had comments such as: "keep posting those pictures". Parents enjoy getting snapshots of their child's day. Also I have had parents surprised about what their child is able to achieve during I school day. However I still need to develop a series of video clips for my parents to access. But I have also learnt that I can create videos that children can access to assist with their own learning. 
Stage 3: Abstract re conceptualization
I found researching effective models of flipped learning to be valuable to implementing my innovation.  A model that I discovered that effective to younger students is called the Faux-Flipped Classroom , as most  younger students are too young to complete the homework process independently.
Stage 4: Active experimentation
I am currently analysing maths data, to see if there has been any shifts in maths achievement. I still need to create a  series of videos for parents and students.  I would like to continue to encourage students and whānau to engage with seesaw

Now What?  I would like to create a policy around digital citizenship, also use of digital technology. I would like to see our technology upgraded. As we have chargers missing and have not been replaced in the last two years, broken apple TV's, desk tops that we don't use etc....  My goal is that  children having access to a device and the skills to operate effectively. Implementation of the new technology curriculum is also something that is in the pipe lines in our kura.
APA Referencing 

Osterman, K. F., & Kottkamp, R. B. (2015). Reflective practice for educators: professional development to improve student learning.(2nd ed.) New York: Skyhorse Publishing.

Ministry of Education (2017). Our code, our standards. Retrieved from









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  1. Unknown29 July 2018 at 11:21

    Kia ora ano koe Tania

    We introduced seesaw this year also. What a fabulous tool it is. I too make video for student use. I am keen however to start sharing with home. By doing so I can:
    1. Expose parents to our new learning outcomes
    2. Share language with home
    They are time consuming to create but oh so valuable.

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    1. Panepasa2130 July 2018 at 10:43

      Kia Ora Jane,

      Thanks for your comment. I am interested how you made your videos?. I totally agree that they are going to be time consuming to make. But at least once they are made they can be re-used.

      I'm keen to create videos, so parents can also be exposed to the language of mathematics and they can also up skill.

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