Kerikeri High School contributes graphic organiser

Posted on 03 May, 2016

At the December 2015 Kahui Whakaako Hui, Kerikeri High School was introduced to the Ako: Critical Contexts for Learning model.

The school considered how they might utilise the model to support a critically reflective conversation on their current initiatives in relation to the Literacy, Te Reo Māori and Numeracy dimension.

The graphic organiser that followed was then shared during Wānanga 4, initially at Ngunguru Marae.

The Kerikeri High School Strategic Change Leadership Team explained what initiatives were in place for literacy, te reo Māori and numeracy within their school. They then considered how, and to what extent, each initiative connected to the three aspects of the Ako: Critical Contexts for Learning model.

Not only did this challenge them to think both widely and deeply about each initiative, it also highlighted key areas for development. This led to further refinement of their action plan and the initiatives themselves.

The graphic organiser shared was warmly received by schools at Wānanga 4. Many saw opportunities for its use across the other Kia Eke Panuku dimensions and within the context of curriculum.

• To download the graphic organiser, click here
• For more on the Critical Contexts for Learning, see Mahi Tahi
• To download the Critical Contexts for Learning Chart, click here