The document discusses initiatives and frameworks for improving education outcomes, including reducing disparity and raising achievement. It describes the Core Business of Education and threads of effective teaching and learning. Key focus areas are outlined for frameworks like CPaBL, Te Kotahitanga, and a whole school approach for exploring student identities and developing plans. Reflection on integrating initiatives and reviewing goals is discussed as well as the importance of professional development for improving Māori student achievement.

1. Focusing the lens The Fabric of Learning… and the challenge of change…

2. Education Initiatives in School Integration shared purpose

3. What is our core business? What makes up the fabric of a school?

4. “ Reducing Disparity & Raising Achievement” “All students achieving their potential” “Māori enjoying education success as Māori” “ Quality Teaching & Learning” “ Kei t ēnā Kei t ēnā Kei t ēnā ano Tōnā ake ahua Tōnā ake mauri Tōnā ake mana “ Honour the uniqueness, essence & presence of all diversity” © L Henderson & T Harris 2008 Fan blades represent school based initiatives

5. So what goes on the ribbons? © L Henderson & T Harris 2008 “ Reducing Disparity & Raising Achievement” “All students achieving their potential” “ Quality Teaching & Learning” “ Kei t ēnā Kei t ēnā Kei t ēnā ano Tōnā ake ahua Tōnā ake mauri Tōnā ake mana “ Honour the uniqueness, essence & presence of all diversity ”

6. The ribbons are the threads of effective teaching and learning Referring to: The Revised NZ Curriculum Ka Hikitia Best Evidence Synthesis Personalised Lifelong Learning Sustainable Practice Literacy Key Competencies Numeracy Principles Values Reflective Practice Relationships © L Henderson & T Harris 2008

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9. L A E D R E H S I P In order for us to effect change and improve outcomes, we need one more essential ingredient: © L Henderson & T Harris 2008

13. L A E D R E H S I P In order for us to effect change and improve outcomes, we need one more essential ingredient: © L Henderson & T Harris 2008 © L Henderson & T Harris 2008 "Raising Maori Student Achievement" School-Wide Approach Explore aspects of identities, making links between life and learning. Learning how to develop plans and set goals Making appropriate subject choices (to pursue interests but keep options open) Demonstrate awareness of changing influences, interests, strengths, values and identity development Exploring work, training, and study opportunities Evidence is shown of Māori students’ improvements in morale, engagement and participation in learning Students attend and participate actively in their learning, setting and meeting goals for achievement Student motivation is intrinsic with a focus on understanding Learning environments reflect the world of the learner, encouraging identification of aspect of identity, making links with prior knowledge and self awareness Co-inquirers Evaluate questions and answers Raise questions Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi Engari taku toa he toa takitini I do not achieve as an individual I succeed/achieve with the help of others CPaBL C a P B L Te Kotahitanga

14. L A E D R E H S I P In order for us to effect change and improve outcomes, we need one more essential ingredient: © L Henderson & T Harris 2008 © L Henderson & T Harris 2008 "Raising Maori Student Achievement" Whole School Approach Exploring work, training, and study opportunities Te Kotahitanga Personalised Lifelong Learning Sustainable Practice Literacy Key Competencies Numeracy Principles Values Reflective Practice Relationships CPaBL Explore aspects of identities, making links between life and learning. Learning how to develop plans and set goals Making appropriate subject choices (to pursue interests but keep options open) Demonstrate awareness of changing influences, interests, strengths, values and identity development Evidence is shown of Māori students’ improvements in morale, engagement and participation in learning Students attend and participate actively in their learning, setting and meeting goals for achievement Student motivation is intrinsic with a focus on understanding Learning environments reflect the world of the learner, encouraging identification of aspect of identity, making links with prior knowledge and self awareness Co-inquirers Evaluate questions and answers Raise questions C a P B L

16. “ We cannot always build the future for our youth but we can build our youth for the future” Franklin Roosevelt

17. “ Poipoia te kakano Kia puawai” Nurture the seed and it will blossom He whakatauki