Changes in my practice

Activity 8: Changes in my practice

After reading the Class Notes, create a blog post where you evaluate the impact of issues on your practice and plan for the future.

Firstly, reflect on your personal 32 week learning journey through the whole postgraduate programme and provide a critical discussion of two key changes in your own research informed practice in relation to the Practising Teacher Criteria (PTC) in e-learning.

My 32 weeks on the programme have been stimulating and rich. I studied my Bachelor of Education within a māori setting and I have never came accross all the readings information and citations that was necessary towards this post-graduate diploma. The discussions and the language was very difficult for me on the program, there were times where I could not understand new words, so I would google them, and still the definition made no sense to me. Luckily my community of practice was on board the mindlab waka for support and guidance. We have introduced new forms of technology learning in to our practice and the learning has enhanced innovative ways to teach and learn. 

• Criteria 2: Demonstrate commitment to promoting the well-being of ākonga
• Criteria 4: Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning and development of professional personal practice.

In terms of a key change, I can now understand and implement the values of Te Aho Matua within my planning/evaluation and reflections. I have a commitment to my ākonga where I will  contribute my knowledge and offer supporting agencies when needed. Within my setting I am confident and have a great support for my practice. There is much more for me to learn as I commit myself to ongoing professional learning and development.

"Whaia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei"

Pursue that which is precious, and do not be deterred by anything less than a lofty mountain

A strong whakatauki the represents my passion and commitment for what I do.

Below is evident that Mindlab has successfully influenced our new innovative practice within the classrooom