Term 1 Reflection

Term 1 had been a great term for teaching and learning-
 I felt that I have a good understanding of my learners and had set a good learning atmosphere, however, I felt that the Year 7 were very slow to tune in to what I have tried to established in our learning space(or should I say we have tried to establish). I see a lot apprehensive learners, some students were sacred to be involved but I hope that will pick up quickly in term 2.
I have to work on my relationship with these students.

THE DEEP DIVE -
- Because the reading materials was topical, it was good motivational for the students and they talk a lot - especially for the Christchurch tragedy.   
- Having them to read the article before hand was great practice and they have something to talk about.
- Developing reading fluency was a need for most students, however, they did not like that as they are too self- conscious of each other.
- We are still learning to independently lead the discussion in the Talanoa Group.
- Getting students to think deeper and outside the box about what the articles says is still a long journey for us.