Part five – Wāhanga Tuarima. Where to from here? Ka anga ki hea ināianei?

Nau mai haere mai, welcome to part part five. Part five looks at the implementation programme going forward and provides you with information on what is happening next for the sector.

There have been 45 introductory workshops delivered across Aotearoa to raise awareness and introduce the updated Te Whāriki. This recording includes the information that has been shared. A series of 10 webinars are being offered – each one is offered 10 times and at different times of the day. A recording of each webinar will be uploaded to Te Whāriki online at tewhariki.tki.org.nz.

A new model for professional learning is being used to implement Te Whāriki 2017 in the sector. This model is based on "teachers teaching teachers". Current, practicing kaiako are leading the professional learning supported by CORE Education staff. This professional learning is funded by the Ministry of Education and is an opportunity for professional growth and to foster leadership capability.

These are the Curriculum Champions representing the regions in the North Island.

These are the Curriculum Champions representing the regions in the South Island.

This is an opportunity for early learning services to be involved in the implementation support for Te Whāriki: He Whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa 2017.

As a service you will benefit from:

• direct involvement and engagement in the national implementation of Te Whāriki
• building leaderhsip capability
• deepen curriculum understandings
• strengthen practice to improve outcomes for all children
• participate in critical inquiry.

This is a great opportunity for kaiako professional growth and to foster leadership capability in the sector. As a pedagogical Lead, you receive:

• monthly coaching and mentoring from a Curriculum Champion
• support to lead a critical inquiry into the implementation of Te Whāriki
• guidance in leading internal evaluation
• blended (face-to-face and online) opportunities to grow your professional networks
• four hui with other pedagogical leads over the year.

Communities of Practice play a key role in the implementation of Te Whāriki 2017 and support the ongoing learning and development of kaiako, through connection, collaboration, and robust critical inquiry.

We are exctied about the leadership opportunities and sustainability of Early Learning Networks and the practices that emerge through this implementation and the collaborative nature of the programme.

The Education Review Office are working on behalf of the Ministry of Education and will undertake a series of evaluations focused on the implementation of Te Whāriki 2017.

You can find further information on their website.

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Kia turuki whakataha ai

Kia turuki whakataha ai

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