What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? The talk around playground and coming from home has filtered through We integrated it not only into our rich curriculum focus but also our values lessons AND induction of new students to pb4l

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Children responded really well. We have very deep little thinkers and this challenged them to really delve deeper into their world view.

“One of the most powerful units - so good and fits with our pb4l values perfectly”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? It started lots of questions. It got the children thinking about difference and wanting to know why things are like they are. They were most interested in finding out their own story and delving deeper into their culture.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? It raised awareness of sex differences. I have a huge divide with boys and girls. They struggle to sit together and work together. This is still an area to develop. They believe teachers have helped to install this thinking.

“I found this kit interesting and challenging. The students raised many questions and challenged their ideas. The main area of development we found was that the students learnt more about themselves and their own culture. They questioned why they wore special religious items and why they practise religious celebrations etc.. By understanding themselves they became more understanding of each other. I personally found it a good way to reflect on my own practise.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Very positive impact on my classroom. Focus for my planning.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? I loved the kit, so many wonderful things to use to enhance my classroom environment.

“Helped me form my future focus goals and students to form honest and open relationships. Gave us many ideas for discussions. Helped me get to know my students and their backgrounds.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Using the Pictionary sale game reinforced that as New Zealanders we have many different roles and responsibilities and that we cannot make assumptions about people based on their appearances.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Reinforced understandings about our right to be who we are without judgement.

“The kit was great to use as part of the work we did around our 'Diversity' theme underneath our year long focus on Hauora.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Will try these ideas at the beginning of the year as well.

“Was an very good resource and I thought this some of the ideas would be great for the beginning of the year as well. It did challenge the students with their relationships with others.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? More open conversation about race and culture.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? More open conversation about race and culture.

“This kit had some good resources but was a little vague. I appreciated the teacher reflection journal as it was thought provoking and made me more aware of stereotypes. To be more successful I needed some clear direction with lesson plans. I also think a lot of this content was a bit over the heads of my learners.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? The class were inspired by the action plan and how they could lead positive changes for the class and spread this out to the school community

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? It gave us an avenue of thinking to go back to and reflect on attitudes. It allowed for broader thinking around many aspects of bias, racism etc.

“This kit gave my year 7/8 students a way to process the trauma, shock and distress that came from the shootings in Christchurch. It was a great way to question their own beliefs and how we can support themselves and others. Allowed a safe way to explore tricky and controversial subjects”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? The action plans were useful to begin the process of identifying focus areas for the learning. There were some reminders in there to all of us.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? We are trying to develop a class that is more consideration for each others differences and being kind to one another.

“Thanks for the kit. It was a great way to begin talking about differing points of view”

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