Te Whāriki spotlights highlight topics central to Te Whāriki. They offer key ideas, reflective questions to consider or discuss, and resources to enrich your professional learning and discussions.
The best way to view a spotlight is to enlarge the slideshow by selecting the full screen icon at the bottom of the tool bar.
You can also download a spotlight, make a copy, and personalise it to suit the needs of your centre.
Te Whāriki 2017 has a strong emphasis on tamariki learning how to learn in a changing world. It takes account of the significant changes and challenges that have occured since the 1996 edition of Te Whāriki in the way knowledge is viewed and gained – changes that reflect new knowledge about how the brain works and growing up in a fast changing, diverse, and globally connected world.
Use this spotlight to explore learning to learn on your own or with your team.
It includes key points, a short video, team activities, and opportunities for personal reflection.
Use this spotlight to evaluate, reflect, and refresh your thinking on your assessment processes. You can work through the slides on your own or in a team meeting – where the reflective questions can prompt debate and discussion.
