TLIF inquiry finds enhanced outcomes for writing

By Viv AitkenJanuary 21, 2019January 21, 2019 Classroom examples - Primary, News, Projects Leave a comment

In 2016-17 A team of teachers at Otaika Valley school in Northland, lead by project leader Renee Downey conducted a really exciting TLIF funded inquiry exploring the use of dramatic inquiry to enhance writing outcomes for their students – including the high number of Māori learners in the school. Professional learning in drama and mantle…

Miguel’s Mantle of the Expert adventures

By Viv AitkenMarch 16, 2018March 16, 2018 Blogs, Classroom examples - Intermediate, News, Projects Leave a comment

Miguel Garcia is a beginning teacher based in New Plymouth. He’s embarking on his second Mantle of the Expert this term. Check out this blog where Miguel and Viv discuss planning and teaching as the adventures unfold with this class. Should be of particular interest to beginners – though more experienced practitioners are also invited…

Mantle of the Expert, my current understanding

By Viv AitkenOctober 21, 2014January 21, 2019 Blogs, News, Projects

In 2009 Dorothy Heathcote presented me with a handwritten document entitled “Mantle of the Expert – my current understanding”. This was her keynote for the Weaving our Stories conference held in Hamilton, New Zealand in that year. Her words as she handed me the document were, “I thought you might want to do something with this.” After…

Digital rolling role project. Secondary teachers should check this out!

By Viv AitkenJuly 26, 2013December 28, 2016 Classroom examples - Secondary, News, Projects 1 Comment

In my report from the Heathcote conference I mentioned the digital rolling role project that had been trialled by teachers from a range of countries. Of particular interest to secondary colleagues, this project is an exciting example of how online spaces can be used for drama collaboration. Sue Davis has now kindly shared her slides…