Learning and NET: TAP into Learning

"Constructivism and Technology" & "Knowledge under Construction"

These articles discussed the benefits of constructivism, what a constructivist classroom looks like and the importance of teacher as learner too.

The importance of making connections between subjects was highlighted – many NZ secondary schools are beginning to use cross-curricular projects to facilitate learning. There is more focus on this now with the NZC. I am involved in an Education for Sustainability cross-curricular project for Year 9 students focusing on Sustainability in the Pacific. Science, Social Studies and English are involved and we hope that next year we can get other subjects on board as well. We are also ensuring that what we are doing is evidence based so we are using a range of qualitative (asTTle, PATs, pre and post tests) and quantitative (surveys, interviews, observations) data. It is important to do this with any new initiative or change.