Week Two: How is the purpose of education visible in my classroom?

At the moment the best purpose of education that I know is in our NZ curriculum which states that the purpose of education is to prepare students to be:

• confident (reliable,resourceful,resilient,enterprising)
• connected (able to communicate and relate to others )
• actively involved (participate and contribute in school and community)
• lifelong learners (critical and creative thinkers, decision makers)

Along with this, we want students to grow and value

• the bicultural partnership in Aotearoa
• secure a sustainable future for NZ
• live full and satisfactory lives

Some of the ways this is visible in my classroom:

Students sit in groups and actively participate -writing on whiteboards sometimes. These girls are confident learners!

 We think about the future and what kind of jobs might be possible and  students discuss how they are preparing for the future. Their learning is going to continue for life!

Students love being creative and trying new challenges such as making stop animation movies using nets and 3D shapes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            















Hands on activities are used to understand probability-don't leave your future up to chance!









Concepts may be communicated using Mind-maps

Students use personalized maths programs that progress from mastering basic maths skills to extending their critical thinking ability.