Provide support for whānau as learning collaborators
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Collaboratively planning a universally designed learning environment’
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Ask whānau what support will be useful
Ask whānau what support will be useful
In response to requests from whānau, Pomaria School provides workshops on how to support tamariki in their learning.
Plan for diversity
Plan for diversity
Whānau are diverse learners just like their tamariki.
Consider these prompts to help you plan for your diverse community.
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Source: Ministry of Education
Examples in action
Examples in action
These four videos show how kura have created space and offered support for whānau.
- Kaiako and tamariki facilitate a workshop of whānau on how to give effective feedback
- Kaiako involve whānau in documenting learning celebrations
- A kaiako uses e-portfolios to create a window into the classroom and celebrate success
- At a celebration concert, a school seated a student rep and a kaiako at each whānau table to have conversations about learning
The family So‘otaga
The family So‘otaga
So‘otaga is a Samoan word that means “connection”.
The programme sets up three connections, between home and school, home and the child’s learning, and now and the future.
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Reflection questions
Reflection questions
Adapt these questions for your situation.
- How do your current learning opportunities for whānau suit their needs and meet their expectations?
- How do you know who it suits and who may feel excluded?
- What actions are you taking to reach those whānau who have not taken up the opportunities you have offered so far?
Useful resources
Useful resources
Build relationships with whānau and others who know the student well: Listen to families
Suggestion from our Inclusive classroom culture guide focused on building relationships around learning.
Whakawhanaungatanga – build connections
Whakawhanaungatanga is the first stage of the He Pikorua practice sequence for RTLB and Ministry Learning Support specialists. Whakawhanaungatanga provides opportunities to support positive relationships, collaborate, and explore what is important.
Publisher: He Pikoura
Next steps
More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Collaboratively planning a universally designed learning environment”:
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How to use this site
Guide to Index of the guide: Behaviour and learning
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Strategies for action:
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Commit to whole-school approachesShow suggestions for Commit to whole-school approaches
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Foster relationships and partnershipsShow suggestions for Foster relationships and partnerships
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Design learning for allShow suggestions for Design learning for all
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Foster wellbeing and mental healthShow suggestions for Foster wellbeing and mental health
- Use trauma-informed practices
- Prioritise wellbeing
- Support mental health
- Teach relaxation techniques
- Teach coping strategies
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Embed social and emotional learningShow suggestions for Embed social and emotional learning
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Be proactiveShow suggestions for Be proactive
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Respond in challenging situationsShow suggestions for Respond in challenging situations
