NZ - Te Kura supporting ākonga affected by COVID-19 disruptions
Dec 16, 2020
Senior ākonga (students) throughout Aotearoa are facing a range of challenges due to COVID-19 disruptions. Some have already left school or are significantly behind and at risk of disengaging, others have faced barriers to learning this year and are at risk of not achieving their NCEA goals. There are also ākonga who at the end of Term 4 may need only a few additional credits to gain NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance. After experiencing multiple disruptions, many Auckland ākonga require additional support. To support these ākonga, Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) has partnered with the Ministry of Education to expand its programmes in Term 4 and over the summer break.
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Nov 27, 2020
The ‘Improving Myselfie’ classes for year 5, 6 and 7 was part of a transition program trialled in 2020 with great success. The program was empowered students to deepen their understanding of their own ways of working, self-reflect and broadened their skill sets. The program was delivered online weekly, with students focussing on growth mindset, the brain and how we learn, and study skills.
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