The Connected Curriculum - Teaching/Pedagogy

Lester Flockton discusses the nature of learning and teaching, and the conditions necessary for learning to occur. Realistic recognition is given to the important part schools play in student learning and achievement. Definitions are provided and ways for each school to reach its own position on what makes for good practice are included.

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Charles Oliver & Dave Henderson

Charles Oliver talks about learning relationships between professionals and learners that become a partnership. Charles says that teachers have to manage the learning environment but do not always have to be the one in charge. David Henderson agrees and sees the rapport between student and teacher as the key. He talks about his job as creating an environment so teachers can be confident to take risks.

Charles Oliver

Charles Oliver talks about teacher collaboration which has put teachers in control of the curriculum in his school. He argues that this has led to teachers having a greater investment in student outcomes in their classes.

John McKenzie

John McKenzie maintains teachers need to open their classrooms and share their practice. John describes what this would look like in the school.

John McKenzie

John McKenzie discusses how teachers can help their students to articulate and understand how they can learn best by raising questions.

Ian Leckie

Ian Leckie talks about involving students so that they are leading their learning. Ian also talks about the learning culture and focus of his school and how this is maintained.