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Join the workshop led by Karyn Saunders to enhance your Year 9 and 10 math teaching with Ako principles. Learn how to bridge cultural disparities and align with Māori students for better engagement. Explore the indicators of an Ako-rich classroom and elevate student achievement through shared learning experiences.
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Building ako-rich practice in Year 9 and 10 mathematics teaching and learning Karyn Saunders
Workshop learning outcomes I can describe ako I have identified examples of ako in teacher practice I have started to create a list of next steps to build my ako-rich practice
The starting point Stubborn disparity between Māori and non-Māori Cultural misalignment between students and teachers Ka Hikitia: strong engagement and contribution from students and their whānau Tātaiako: genuine, productive relationships with Māori, cultural competency indicators framed in rich Māori metaphor
What do I know about ako? 0 5 10 Not much Getting there Heaps
Ako describes a teaching and learning relationship where you as teachers are: • also learning from the student • informing your practice with the latest research • being deliberate and reflective in your practice • recognising that the student and their whānau cannot be separated.
In an ako-rich classroom • teachers are not expected to know everything • each member of the classroom brings knowledge with them which others are able to learn from • new knowledge and understandings can grow out of shared learning experiences • Student achievement improves
Ako indicators Acknowledging prior knowledge Sharing and appreciating knowledge Students teaching one another Tracking and sharing progress Co-constructing learning Representing student cultures Conveying high expectations
Ako indicators Acknowledging prior knowledge Sharing and appreciating knowledge Students teaching one another Tracking and sharing progress Co-constructing learning Representing student cultures Conveying high expectations
Deconstructing ako High expectations of learning and conduct
Workshop learning outcomes I can describe ako I have identified examples of ako in teacher practice I have started to create a list of next steps to build my ako-rich practice
What do I know about ako? 0 5 10 Not much Getting there Heaps
Is it still a question? Your burning questions!