Aotearoa NZ Histories 23 Reviews

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Did you Encounter Stories You Didn't Know Before? yes

How effective was the student facing website (somethinghappenedhere.co.nz) for your learners?

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How effective were the Teacher Support Materials in the School Kit Squad website?

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How has this kit impacted your confidence in delivering the new Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content? It helped to give me ideas and resources.

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? It has made me think about how I can explore things at a local level with my students.

How significant was the impact of this kit on your confidence in delivering the Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content?

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How would you rate your knowledge of the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum content prior to using this kit?

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What was the impact of knowing the stories in this kit were developed in collaboration with their iwi/whānau/community? I trust that the resources are a reflection of the locals and not an outside perspective.

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“Good addition to learning programme.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Did you Encounter Stories You Didn't Know Before? yes

How effective was the student facing website (somethinghappenedhere.co.nz) for your learners?

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How has this kit impacted your confidence in delivering the new Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content? Was awesome to have learnt alongside the tamariki, they taught me some stuff too.

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? I feel motivated to learn more.

How significant was the impact of this kit on your confidence in delivering the Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content?

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How would you rate your knowledge of the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum content prior to using this kit?

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What was the impact of knowing the stories in this kit were developed in collaboration with their iwi/whānau/community? It related to some of the tamariki within my class this made their engagement higher.

Which of the following archives were you aware of and using with your students prior to kit? RNZ, National Library

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“There was some amazing activities and content within this pack. My students loved the interactive activities.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Did you Encounter Stories You Didn't Know Before? yes

How effective was the student facing website (somethinghappenedhere.co.nz) for your learners?

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How effective were the Teacher Support Materials in the School Kit Squad website?

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How has this kit impacted your confidence in delivering the new Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content? Yes, absolutely

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? Yes, thought this we have connected to stories from our local Iwi as to how the Manawatu River was formed.

How significant was the impact of this kit on your confidence in delivering the Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content?

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How would you rate your knowledge of the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum content prior to using this kit?

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What was the impact of knowing the stories in this kit were developed in collaboration with their iwi/whānau/community? I felt confident that I was on the right path in terms of local curriculum as this strengthened work out Kura has done with local Iwi.

Which of the following archives were you aware of and using with your students prior to kit? National Library

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“Huge range of stories to explore from all over Aotearoa. Students loved starting in our local area and connecting to what we know then building a bigger picture and making connections from there. Sparked lots of interest and further extension ideas.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Did you Encounter Stories You Didn't Know Before? yes

How effective was the student facing website (somethinghappenedhere.co.nz) for your learners?

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How effective were the Teacher Support Materials in the School Kit Squad website?

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How has this kit impacted your confidence in delivering the new Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content? As I am new to the curriculum (haven’t had the PD, as I’m a relief teacher) I felt like I was flying blind but this kit has given me confidence to teach the curriculum area again.

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? Yes, I have planned a unit where the students look into somewhere local to find out ‘what happened here’ . Can’t wait!

How significant was the impact of this kit on your confidence in delivering the Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content?

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How would you rate your knowledge of the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum content prior to using this kit?

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What was the impact of knowing the stories in this kit were developed in collaboration with their iwi/whānau/community? It adds to its authenticity

Which of the following archives were you aware of and using with your students prior to kit? RNZ, Digital NZ, Cenotaph, Papers Past, National Library

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“My year 8 students were engaged, enthusiastic and loving their learning. The kit supported them in their research and also challenged them. The artefacts are an amazing resource.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Did you Encounter Stories You Didn't Know Before? yes

How effective was the student facing website (somethinghappenedhere.co.nz) for your learners?

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How has this kit impacted your confidence in delivering the new Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content? -

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How significant was the impact of this kit on your confidence in delivering the Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content?

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How would you rate your knowledge of the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum content prior to using this kit?

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What was the impact of knowing the stories in this kit were developed in collaboration with their iwi/whānau/community? -

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“I didn’t get to use this kit to its full potential due to lack of time. I’m looking forward to using it this term.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Did you Encounter Stories You Didn't Know Before? yes

How effective was the student facing website (somethinghappenedhere.co.nz) for your learners?

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How has this kit impacted your confidence in delivering the new Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content? It has exposed me to stories I hadn't heard of. I will be able to share these stories with future classes.

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? I could use this model. It aligns well with my schools outlook on the NZ Histories curriculum. We have been focusing on local histories and this resource really supports some of our teachings.

How significant was the impact of this kit on your confidence in delivering the Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content?

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How would you rate your knowledge of the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum content prior to using this kit?

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What was the impact of knowing the stories in this kit were developed in collaboration with their iwi/whānau/community? I think the impact was HUGE. One of my biggest fears is sharing information that doesn't align with our Maaori history. Knowing that this resource was created with Iwi and whaanau gives me confidence that the knowledge I am sharing is accurate.

Which of the following archives were you aware of and using with your students prior to kit? RNZ, Digital NZ, Papers Past, National Library

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“This resource is so well thought out and intricate. My students have enjoyed exploring what interests them. The resource allows everyone to follow their journey. I felt as though I was on a learning journey as well. I enjoyed learning beside my students. My favourite moments have been when students explore stories from a certain place and are also able to talk about their own experiences or connections to that place. They've made connections to people in Aotearoa's history and life today. I am still completing the kit and will continue into term 4.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Did you Encounter Stories You Didn't Know Before? yes

How effective was the student facing website (somethinghappenedhere.co.nz) for your learners?

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How effective were the Teacher Support Materials in the School Kit Squad website?

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How has this kit impacted your confidence in delivering the new Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content? It has helped by giving me the content and a way to be able to explore it with students.

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? Yes

How significant was the impact of this kit on your confidence in delivering the Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content?

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How would you rate your knowledge of the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum content prior to using this kit?

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What was the impact of knowing the stories in this kit were developed in collaboration with their iwi/whānau/community? It makes me more confident in knowing that the stories are authentic.

Which of the following archives were you aware of and using with your students prior to kit? RNZ, Papers Past, NZ On Screen, Ngā Taonga, National Library

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“I am yet to use the school kit with my class, but have been unpacking it over the holidays. I have already learned a lot personally and thing that for such a small kit, there is a whole lot of information involved and it is clear that a lot of mahi has been put in to create it.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Did you Encounter Stories You Didn't Know Before? yes

How effective was the student facing website (somethinghappenedhere.co.nz) for your learners?

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How effective were the Teacher Support Materials in the School Kit Squad website?

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How has this kit impacted your confidence in delivering the new Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content? It helped me gain deeper knowledge and understanding which gave me much more confidence.

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? It helped me recognise the importance of knowledge about ancestry and the importance of it in Maaori Culture. We have started to explore the history in the Waikato in more detail so the resource can be adapted an used to suit.

How significant was the impact of this kit on your confidence in delivering the Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content?

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How would you rate your knowledge of the new Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum content prior to using this kit?

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What was the impact of knowing the stories in this kit were developed in collaboration with their iwi/whānau/community? Extremely helpful. When delivery content though stories, the students can make connections to self and world. They are not only learning the history of where they are from but is also linked to social sciences, reading and writing curriculum areas.

Which of the following archives were you aware of and using with your students prior to kit? RNZ, National Library

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“The Aotearoa NZ Histories resource complimented my programme excellently. It added to the content I already had, which enhanced my knowledge and understanding of this incredibly important curriculum area. This was a very helpful resource, thank you.”

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Posted 1 year ago