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Mantle of the Expert Aotearoa Blog

Cluster meetings this week – plus a new group for colleagues in the North

27/11/2013

Here are two reminders and one bit of news For Hamilton mantlers, don’t forget our final cluster meeting for 2013, which is tomorrow, Thursday 28th Nov at 4.30 at Melville Intermediate School. Come and hear about the exciting things colleagues at this school have achieved with mantle and process drama. You will be inspired. For […]

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BOP MOTE Cluster Meeting 29th November

20/11/2013

Reminder BOP MOTE Cluster Meeting on 29th November, 4.30pm for a 5pm start in Class 1 – please bring nibbles and a smile. Viv running a session on hooks amongst other good stuff. Location – Tauranga Waldorf School, Welcome Bay Road – if coming from town end of Welcome Bay Rd go past the shops […]

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Dispelling some mantle myths

16/11/2013

Check out this brief blog from Debra Kidd (UK) countering some misunderstandings about MOTE. Debra is well worth reading in general … you might like to subscribe for regular updates http://debrakidd.wordpress.com/2013/11/15/dispelling-some-mantle-myths/

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Teaching history to year two students through Mantle of the Expert.

06/11/2013

This is a really nice video from the UK showing two teachers using MOTE to engage young children in the story of the life of Nelson (a figure from their local history). This is a great example of how MOTE can help children gain factual knowledge through emotional engagement. Bet NZ teachers can think of […]

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Confirming date for next Hamilton Cluster meeting

31/10/2013

Hi folks Date for the next Hamilton cluster group will be Thursday  28th November 4.30pm for 5pm at Melville Intermediate School Visiting Sue Bleaken’s school will give us the opportunity to hear about how she uses mantle / process drama to develop restorative processes across the school. Inspiring stuff! Other possible topics for the evening are assessment methods within […]

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Hamilton cluster

18/10/2013

Thanks Michelle and colleagues at Aberdeen school for making everyone so welcome on Thursday evening. As always, an energizing and reinspiring couple of hours.  We had good numbers attending including several first timers – always good to see! Our focus this time was “hooks” – different ways to start a MOTE experience and build engagement. […]

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First Hamilton cluster meeting for term 4

12/10/2013

Greetings colleagues – for those teaching in schools, I hope you have enjoyed a restorative couple of weeks out of the classroom. A reminder that our next cluster meeting is a few days away. Thursday 17th Oct 4.30pm at Aberdeen School, Aberdeen Drive, Dinsdale Hamilton. Our focus is on starting points, dramatic starters – “hooks” that […]

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Mantle of the Expert summer school – enrolments are now open

04/10/2013

For those who have been waiting to enrol in the Mantle of the Expert summer school, I hear enrolments are now open.  Click HERE for more. I am excited to be able to confirm that my co-teacher on this course will be Prof Brian Edmiston (USA).  Brian’s writing on Mantle of the Expert will be […]

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MOTE BOP Cluster Meeting

04/10/2013

Hi all BOP next cluster meeting has been rescheduled due to unforseen circumstances – Viv will now be joining us on 29th November at the Tauranga Rudolf Steiner School (Welcome Bay Road) from 4.30pm for a 5pm start in Class 1. Please bring some nibbles and your usual enthusiasm. Thanks and regards Jon

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HNS Mantle comes to a close

29/09/2013

Just written my final blog post for this year’s mantle at HNS school. Comments from the children include “”I liked getting talked to and talking like an adult” and “I liked being someone else but not at the same time”. Meanwhile the teacher says,  “You should see some of the writing – talk about powerful. You won’t believe […]

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