Years 11-13 Draft Curriculum Feedback
The draft curriculum content for the first group of new 26 Ministry-led Phase 5 (years 11-13) subjects within English, Maths, Science, Social Sciences and Health and PE has been released for consultation.
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Kaihautū Māori Vacancy
E kimi ana mātou i tētahi kaiārahi kaupapa Māori hei whakapakari i tā mātou tū whakahau mō ngā kaiako Māori me ngā mōtika, te oranga, me te angitu mātauranga o ngā rangatahi Māori puta noa i te mātauranga tuarua i Aotearoa.
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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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