Nigel Latta’s programme this week was extremely topical as we explore the changing face of education. He talked about schools being like another dimension from when he went to school and that they were clearly focused on children acquiring the skills that are relevant to the real world... kids‘learning to learn’, and gaining deeper understanding from the process of inquiry and problem solving.
He talked about the tension with parents and some of the aspects that you may find confusing and have questioned yourself were raised and explained, such as national standards, ‘the strategy’ focus in mathematics, a looser format, children not sitting in rows and having their own desk, and learning outside of the classroom. However his final thoughts were that children were learning and enjoying the experience. And probably most importantly, the shifts in education are about preparing them for a world that we don't even know, as yet. You can view the programme on the following link: http://tvnz.co.nz/nigel-latta/s1- ep2-video-6037627
READING TIP
Allow easy reading!
“There is way too much academic pressure for children
to improve their reading skills. In the world obsessed with test preparation many boys become negative and burnt out by reading requirements. Remember to give him plenty of opportunities to read for pleasure. We want our reading experience to be fun and easy.”
(Getting Boys to Read – Mike McQueen, p 69)
BOOK SUGGESTION
Raccoon Rampage – Andrew Cope. (7+)
The Hole-in the-Tree gang are the most daring raccoons in town. But when they carry out the biggest boldest heist of their lives,
they find a posse on their trail – and after their tails.
Will these cubs lose their cool on the run or have a wild time in the big bright city?
“There is way too much academic pressure for children
to improve their reading skills. In the world obsessed with test preparation many boys become negative and burnt out by reading requirements. Remember to give him plenty of opportunities to read for pleasure. We want our reading experience to be fun and easy.”
(Getting Boys to Read – Mike McQueen, p 69)
BOOK SUGGESTION
Raccoon Rampage – Andrew Cope. (7+)
The Hole-in the-Tree gang are the most daring raccoons in town. But when they carry out the biggest boldest heist of their lives,
they find a posse on their trail – and after their tails.
Will these cubs lose their cool on the run or have a wild time in the big bright city?
