Reading Practice Intensive : Day 1; Reading is core to learning

What a fabulous start to the Reading Practice Intensive. It is absolutely called an Intensive for a reason. 

Today has been really interesting from start to finish. Listening to Dorothy, always a pleasure, talk about how Manaiakalani started out was a walk down memory lane - showing my age :) What I don't think I had realised was that it was literacy that the team first foccussed on.

I also realised today, is that maybe I know more than I give myself credit for. While I have learnt a number of things today, and a few triggers have made me have a decent think,  I have also already seen, used, and had an understanding of many of the concepts covered and resources mentioned. Having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed the reading, and will endeavour to go back and read the rest. I really enjoy seeing examples of other teachers planning/ class sites/ resources. 

In terms of what I can take back to my class, a lot. There were many great resources here that could be used as they are, or tweaked with ease. Often, I find I have the ideas but it takes me a loooonggg time to create from scratch. Having access to resources like I have seen today is a huge bonus.

Part of completing this reading training, is that I will be feeding back to my senior team of teachers. So I think my next job is to go back, sift through, and pass on what I can. Starting with the pedagogy, letting them know we are on the right track.

I am looking forward to the next session, and what is to come. Thanks ladies.

• What did I learn that increased my understanding of the kaupapa and pedagogy of the Manaiakalani Reading Programme ?

• What did I learn that could improve my capability and confidence in teaching reading?

• What did I learn that could be used with my learners? 

• What did I learn that could be shared within my wider community, with either colleagues, or whānau/aiga?

• WhatWHAwHAT A FABULOUSWhat did I learn that increased my understanding of the kaupapa and pedagogy of the Manaiakalani Reading Programme ?

• What did I learn that could improve my capability and confidence in teaching reading?

• What did I learn that could be used with my learners? 

• What did I learn that could be shared within my wider community, with either colleagues, or whānau/aiga?

• What did I learn that increased my understanding of the kaupapa and pedagogy of the Manaiakalani Reading Programme ?

• What did I learn that could improve my capability and confidence in teaching reading?

• What did I learn that could be used with my learners? 

• What did I learn that could be shared within my wider community, with either colleagues, or whānau/aiga?

• What did I learn that increased my understanding of the kaupapa and pedagogy of the Manaiakalani Reading Programme ?

• What did I learn that could improve my capability and confidence in teaching reading?

• What did I learn that could be used with my learners? 

• What did I learn that could be shared within my wider community, with either colleagues, or whānau/aiga?