PPTA Tiriti-Toolkit
This Te Tiriti o Waitangi Online Toolkit has been developed to provide members with an accessible, engaging, and interactive way to deepen their understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its significance within our education system.
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Tirotiro Anō
In 1997, PPTA Te Wehengarua commissioned an inquiry into the qualification framework to inform debate on what was becoming a controversial matter. The resulting Te Tiro Hou – report of the Qualifications Framework Inquiry , identified key themes which sub
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Mahi Tika: Learning to make a difference
Mahi Tika is the professional development programme for PPTA members. Mahi Tika courses are practical adult education seminars based on case studies, collaborative problem-solving and discussion. The courses are delivered by PPTA field officers each year
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Years 0-10 Draft Curriculum Feedback
The Ministry of Education is now consulting on the draft curriculum (Yr 0-10) for all remaining learning areas (Maths and English went through this process last year). PPTA Te Wehengarua is encouraging all members to take part in the feedback process.
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Latest News
Dangerous changes to education opposed overwhelmingly
Proposed changes to education, which would give the Government unprecedented political influence over the curriculum and the teaching profession, are overwhelmingly opposed by the public, according to an analysis of submissions on the changes.
Building the secondary curriculum on broken drafts is a serious risk
Serious concerns expressed by teachers about the draft curriculum for Year 0-10 should be ringing alarm bells in the Education Minster’s office, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.
Fuel crisis assistance for schools tinkers around edges
Schools need far more certainty to plan for the worsening fuel crisis than what the Government announced today, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.
