Develop an engaging local curriculum
Each ngahere is unique. Each has its own spiritual presence and ecosystem shaped by the environment in which it stands, and tangata whenua or people of the land. In the same way each school is unique, providing rich learning opportunities for learners.
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Engage ākonga with a rich local curriculum
Engage ākonga with a rich local curriculum
Make it work in your school
Make it work in your school
You can’t just pick up what another school's done. There’s no recipe. What you might do will be different to us because of your community, your students, your location. The process of giving effect to the national curriculum is about making it work in your school.
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Embed a place-based curriculum
Embed a place-based curriculum
Develop an inclusive local curriculum
Develop an inclusive local curriculum
Te Mātaiaho, The New Zealand Curriculum, is non-prescriptive. Its flexibility allows schools to develop their curriculum as they notice, recognise, and respond to the needs of all their learners and their community.
The curriculum mandates a move away from a one-size-fits-all paradigm towards the inclusive design of teaching and learning, where ALL students can expect to:
- connect their culture, experiences and interests to their learning
- learn in flexible environments with adjustable materials they can personalise to meet their learning needs and preferences
- engage in ongoing, timely conversations about their learning with teachers and peers
- access learning opportunities, experiences and environments alongside their peers
- be supported to advocate for their own needs and lead their own learning
- share their thinking and learning in ways that demonstrate their understanding.
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More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Design learning for all”:
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- Design responsive physical environments
- Use flexible teaching approaches
- Create structure and routine
- Reduce overload and sensory challenges
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