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 * Evaluation for Tuesday 11 December (Wairakei Hui, 2007)**


 * Workshop 2 - follow-up to keynote**


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 * The concept was great - the scenarios really important aspects, and the sheet describing the task was spot-on.
 * Fun.
 * Good to work with mixed groups.
 * I enjoyed seeing the mix of presentation styles -

I really enjoyed seeing the variety of presentations and how incredibly creative thinkers advisers are, (Tracy). Nice to see some groups enjoyed it and another felt safe ehough to say Enough!
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 * People in our group just wanted to work out what they were going to DO. The thinking started off really interesting, but because of time restraints the suggestion to "we need to talk about what we are going to PRESENT" took us away from the deep dialogue before we had gone very far into more shallow stuff. I will use a version of this activity, but will do it in 2 bits - the thinking/finding and exploring the challenge as part 1, and then give out separate instructions about the activity.
 * Good thinking reflector one: - I also thought the time situation didnt allow for that deep discussion to happen.
 * I think we only gained superficial insight into the readings other groups did thorugh the mode of feedback.
 * Did not feel watching other presentations was a good use of time, would have preferred to continue with discussions. One suggestion would be to collate ideas as a poster and then walk and gawk, similar to how one group presented.
 * All of the above - A top-down activity forced on us
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 * How we felt after having made a decision that the process of the dialogue we had had the previous day was our avowed learning focus rather than the product of the presentation, and how empowering it can feel to say "no". Another reflection was that in secondary classrooms throughout the country, similar ways of setting up "activities based learning " are ongoing, without honouring the time needed to process before being asked to present/ produce.
 * Able to reflect on how often we "do"things like this to others all in the name of 'Learning'.


 * Workshop - A Curriculum for the future**Workshop - A Curriculum for the future
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 * Worthwhile to chunk down to the Principles and we decide that" Learning to Learn" was a great key focus around which the others could circle. Great "deep discussion again which felt sufficient.
 * I appreciate the opportunity to share ideas with colleagues as this will be an important aspect of our work next year.
 * Good opportunity to examine the principles.
 * Well facilitated. Did not assume what we were all thinking. We all had valid dots to connect.
 * Our group thought that the three priciples that sit around the Treaty of Waitangi can also encompass the other principles.

I think we have come along way to realizing how important it is not to cover too much in one session and allow for deep and meaningful conversations - well done Merle and Beth, (Tracy). It is so important that we keep eyes firmly on the ball. Thanks Beth and Merle a great session.


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 * More time.
 * Perhaps the spray and stay wuld have opened up more thinking. I must admist that we did get bogged down by a dominant view point.


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 * More we talk- the bigger it seems.
 * The more we talk the more i need to learn


 * Sharing Groups**

Perhaps one of the two sessions could be used to share advisers' experiences and learning from conferences etc. The poster presentations were fantastic, but I wanted to know more. I agree, a great way to collate what the participants found out/presented.
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I would have liked to have 1 hour to share in the first group and then I think the next slot should have been provided for teams to have their meetings and farewell. Others could utilize the amazing environment we were staying in, (Tracy).


 * Sharing Groups** A. Learning as Inquiry
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 * Great to meet people from different teams

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 * Hour and a half was too long.
 * Yes, I agree.
 * Yes, I agree.


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 * Most people came to learn rather than share. Perhaps a 'leader' could be appointed to each group to provide a reading(s) or starter discussion questions.
 * I would prefer to engage as a self managing group, using dialogue to tease out our understandings and building on our own expertise. In regard to roles, maybe there needs to be protocols before we get to the hui.
 * Focus questions can frame the discussion from one perspective.


 * Sharing Groups** B. ISTE Practice – what I do and why
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 * I look forward to understanding the INSTEP focus on my practice next year
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 * the use of data and tracking this from students to teachers then to what i do.
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 * the use of data and tracking this from students to teachers then to what i do.
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 * the use of data and tracking this from students to teachers then to what i do.
 * the use of data and tracking this from students to teachers then to what i do.


 * Sharing Groups** C. Key competencies, meaning and reporting on.

some interesting conversations and view points
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too long would have been good to have a facilitator too much sitting perhaps other options for discussion groups it doesn't always need to be around a table
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discussion with a different group of people
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 * Sharing Groups** D. Project planning – a whole school multi adviser approach
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 * Interesting to hear how other people are working


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 * **Sharing Groups** E. Careers education across the curriculum
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 * **Sharing Groups** E. Careers education across the curriculum
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 * Sharing Groups** F. Future focused grunty themes for learning
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 * People did bring some thinking around themes - future civilisations (eg after global warming scenario), stem cell research ethics (Jodi Picault's novel), global citizenship, sustainability, critical media literacy (see http://www.educationau.edu.au/jahia/webdav/site/myjahiasite/shared/seminars/Rheingold_Melbourne_Speech.pdf
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 * Spent quite a bit of time talking around big concepts that the curriculum could be structured around. These concepts were not only the future-focused ones, but nes that could be used to integrate the curriculum eg separation, use of power (bulling, colonisation), social action, transformation
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 * Spent quite a bit of time talking around big concepts that the curriculum could be structured around. These concepts were not only the future-focused ones, but nes that could be used to integrate the curriculum eg separation, use of power (bulling, colonisation), social action, transformation
 * __INTERESTING__**
 * Spent quite a bit of time talking around big concepts that the curriculum could be structured around. These concepts were not only the future-focused ones, but nes that could be used to integrate the curriculum eg separation, use of power (bulling, colonisation), social action, transformation
 * Spent quite a bit of time talking around big concepts that the curriculum could be structured around. These concepts were not only the future-focused ones, but nes that could be used to integrate the curriculum eg separation, use of power (bulling, colonisation), social action, transformation


 * Sharing Groups** G. Tools for collecting data and evidence
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 * There is always value in having conversations around data
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 * Yes everyone was a little tired
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 * How tired we were yet each of us came prepared with tools we had used which others could benefit from.
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 * How tired we were yet each of us came prepared with tools we had used which others could benefit from.
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 * How tired we were yet each of us came prepared with tools we had used which others could benefit from.


 * Sharing Groups** H. Sustainability issues – what it means for schools and capacity building
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 * Sharing Groups** I. Alignment of initiatives which have been in schools – coherence and capability
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 * Sharing Groups** J. Māori & Pasifika – ways to reduce disparity
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 * Great group of people with lots of knowledge and ideas to share, all with a real heart and strength for reducing disparity
 * Sharing knowledge and expertise
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 * None, though time seemed short
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 * Loved the location - lounge chairs in the bar - very comfortable
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 * Loved the location - lounge chairs in the bar - very comfortable
 * Loved the location - lounge chairs in the bar - very comfortable


 * Sharing Groups** K. Student voice, student discourse
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 * hearing the student voice coupled with teacher reflection = personalising learning
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 * Need to read Dianne and Sue's paper (BERA 2007) excellent research
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 * Need to read Dianne and Sue's paper (BERA 2007) excellent research
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 * Need to read Dianne and Sue's paper (BERA 2007) excellent research
 * Need to read Dianne and Sue's paper (BERA 2007) excellent research


 * Sharing Groups** L. Designing a rich learning task
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 * Sharing Groups** M. Challenging teachers to change their practice
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 * WE had a very worthwhile discussion, even though we were all very tired by this stage.
 * Lots of ideas shared by a great group of professionals. People felt comfortable asking for advice and help.
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 * Last session of the day meant we were all on information and sharing overlaod and were tired.
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 * We seemed to come up with the same ideas and the most important seemed to be 'relationship building'.
 * What an experienced, professional and talented lot we are, and all willing to listen nad share
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 * We seemed to come up with the same ideas and the most important seemed to be 'relationship building'.
 * What an experienced, professional and talented lot we are, and all willing to listen nad share
 * What an experienced, professional and talented lot we are, and all willing to listen nad share