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Mantle of the Expert
This site is for teachers in New Zealand interested in Dorothy Heathcote's dramatic inquiry approach to teaching and learning - Mantle of the Expert. Here you can:
- Find out more about Mantle of the Expert in NZ
- Keep up with the latest news
- Connect with others for face-to-face meetings and online support
- Access resources for planning in your classroom
- Read about NZ research
- Read blogs by NZ teachers using Mantle of the Expert in their classrooms
- Find information about workshops, courses and Professional Development
- Link to international information
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Latest
- Questioning Aug 13, 2020
- Levels of tension Aug 3, 2020
- The Wooden Arms – Dramatic inquiry response to a NZ picture book Aug 3, 2020
- Podcast series with Tim Taylor, Viv Aitken & Whakarongo Tauranga Jun 23, 2020
- A taste of Dog Squad – a mantle of the expert-inspired adventure for home (and school) learning May 27, 2020
- LAC (Little Anxious Creatures) process drama resource May 27, 2020
- Next cluster meeting 4th June on zoom – all welcome May 27, 2020
- Te Rito Toi Apr 26, 2020
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Testimonials
“To me it is a very important form of inquiry learning. Using drama – kids develop more empathy when studying countries or scientific ideas or whatever. It's that empathy that I've really come to appreciate. You just don’t get that through any other form of inquiry.”
RM - Primary school teacher
“One of the features is that it steps children up into leadership and being more grown up. They don’t just talk about being an expert – they become an expert. Power sharing is huge. It allows children to go down pathways as experts and that is rare for children to have so much power.”
GG - Deputy Principal
“To me it encompasses everything about the ‘effective teacher profile’ [for culturally responsive pedagogy] … Co-construction, student voice and the acknowledgement of cultural capital and prior knowledge. This is so key - particularly for Maori and Pasifika students - to believe their own knowledge base is important.”
KW - High School teacher
“I have used Mantle to achieve accelerated literacy results at my school and I am currently working alongside two teachers who are really excited to be using this unique pedagogy that not only engages students but achieves academic results.”
SB Deputy Principal
