1. “Deep, meaningful understanding
occurs when children participate fully in
their own learning...Active learning and
full participation lead to deeper and
richer understanding and use of
knowledge” (Harris & Alexander, 1998,
p.116).

2. This can be achieved in my
classroom by...
Enabling the students to have ownership over their
classroom environment (Malmgren et al, 2005).

3. Developing pedagogy that is
relevant to students
“Learning is constructing meaning through
experience” (Jadallah, 2000, p.221).

4. Celebrating Diversity

5. And building relationships with
students, whanau, and
communities
 (Hill and Hawk, 1998)

6. References:
 Malmgren, K., Trezek, B., & Paul, P. (2005, October). Models of Classroom
Management as Applied to the Secondary Classroom. The Clearing
House, 79(1), 36-39.
 Hill, J., & Hawk, K. (1998). Aiming for Student Achievement: How teachers can
understand and better meet the needs of Pacific Island and Maori students?
SET: Research information for teachers 2.Item 4. Retrieved from NZCER
Journals Online
 Harris, K., & Alexander, P. (1998). Integrated, Constructivist Education:
Challenge and Reality. Educational Psychology Review, 10(2), 115-127.
 Jadallah, E. (2000, September). Constructivist learning experiences for
social studies education. The Social Studies, 91(5), 221-225.