Te Ara Ako – Learning pathways in times of change
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Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome. The purpose of this guide is to support educators in providing safe, helpful, and effective transitions for all ākonga and whānau during their education journey.
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Principles and purpose | Ngā mātāpono
"Mā te mōhio, ka mārama
Mā te mārama, ka mātau"
From knowledge comes understanding. From understanding comes wisdom.
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Strategies for action
Four key strategies to support educators to provide safe, helpful and effective transitions for all ākonga and whānau at every stage of their education journey.
Nurture whānau partnerships | Whanaungatanga
Strong whānau partnerships are essential to whanaungatanga.We do this by: actively partnering with whānau and valuing their insights and experiences to understand their child’s strengths, needs, and preferred supports; creating safe spaces for whānau to share their unique mātauranga | knowledge about their child and their cultural values.
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Get to know whānau | Te mōhio ki te whānau
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Ensure safety and wellbeing | Haumarutanga
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Establish clear communication | Whakahitiwhiti kōrero
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Exploring supports | Ngā taituarā
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Consider PATH as a planning tool | He taputapu whakamahere
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Develop ākonga partnerships | Te mahi tahi me ngā ākonga
Empower ākonga by exploring their strengths, needs, and what matters most. Allow their voice and choice to determine the transition journey.
Source: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
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Get to know ākonga | Te mōhio ki ngā ākonga
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Explore learning environments | Te ao o ngā ākonga
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Create transition stories | Te waihanga kōrero whakawhiti
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Embed familiar supports | Ngā taituarā e mōhiotia ana
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Enable social supports | Ngā taituarā pāpori
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Prepare your environment | Te whakarite wāhi ako
Setting up your learning environment is key to a successful transition. This section offers teaching methods, assessment tips, and practical resources to help co-construct an accessible learning environment for everyone.
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Create an accessible learning environment | Te waihanga wāhi ako tomopai
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Inclusive practice: Early years to primary | Te whare kōhungahunga ki te kura
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Inclusive practice: Primary to secondary | Kura tuatahi ki te kura tuarua
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Working as a team | He whānau kotahi tātou
Include whānau needs and ākonga strengths in whole team hui and planning to ensure continuity and consistency from one learning context to the next.
Source: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
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Prepare and support teaching staff | Te whakarite kaimahi
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Strengthen support team relationships | Te whakakaha hononga
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Accessing the physical environment | Te whai wāhi ki te taiao kura
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Key resources
Te Tūāpapa o He Pikorua
‘Te Tūāpapa’ is a robust evidence-informed approach. It provides a collaborative decision-making framework to increase support depending on need and context.
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Strategies for action:
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Nurture whānau partnerships | WhanaungatangaShow suggestions for Nurture whānau partnerships | Whanaungatanga
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Develop ākonga partnerships | Te mahi tahi me ngā ākongaShow suggestions for Develop ākonga partnerships | Te mahi tahi me ngā ākonga
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Prepare your environment | Te whakarite wāhi akoShow suggestions for Prepare your environment | Te whakarite wāhi ako
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Working as a team | He whānau kotahi tātouShow suggestions for Working as a team | He whānau kotahi tātou
