- Seek after learning for the sake of your wellbeing.
Ko Hikurangi toku maunga
Ko Waiapu toku awa
Ko Horoutu toku waka
Ko Ngati Porou toku iwi
Ko Te Aitanga-a-mate toku hapu
Ko Hiruharama raua ko Te Aowera oku marae
Ko Grant O'Connor toku ingoa!
Kia ora koutou,
Kia ora koutou,
My name is Grant O'Connor and I am a kaiako (teacher) at Grey Lynn School, welcome to my blog. This is my third year in the profession and it has been a mixed bag thus far. My class is a composite Year 5/6, previously teaching years 3/4.
Learning should be child centred! I believe in strong relationships and reciprocity, children should feel safe and comfortable in their learning environment. Content should be of interest to the children, hence the importance of relationships. Learning should also be personalised to cater to the needs of the children. They are not all the same and should be treated as such.
Here are some pictures of my class and things that inspire me:
Learning should be child centred! I believe in strong relationships and reciprocity, children should feel safe and comfortable in their learning environment. Content should be of interest to the children, hence the importance of relationships. Learning should also be personalised to cater to the needs of the children. They are not all the same and should be treated as such.
Here are some pictures of my class and things that inspire me:
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