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 Hou
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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Latest News
Support vital for schools to remain open in fuel crisis - PPTA
The Minister of Education needs to provide the support that schools will need if they are to remain open during the worsening fuel crisis, says Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president.
Lack of detail in qualifications 'announcement' deeply worrying
The 'announcement’ today by the Minister of Education about the new secondary school qualifications and assessment system is a cause of serious concern for teachers, students and whānau, says Chris Abercrombie, president of PPTA Te Wehengarua.
Who Pushes the Boulder? Middle Leadership and Education Reform
As we wait for announcements on changes to our national assessment system for secondary schools, there is a group of teachers already carrying an extraordinary level of responsibility, writes Dr Adele Scott.
