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? The kit has significantly boosted my confidence in delivering the new Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content. It has provided the necessary resources and support to ensure that I can effectively engage my students and help them develop a deeper understanding of New Zealand's history.

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? The kit has inspired me to explore my local area's history by showing the value of local stories. Its interactive approach motivates me to engage students with our community's history, using similar methods.

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? Knowing that the stories in this kit were developed in collaboration with iwi, whānau, and the local community had a profound impact. It added authenticity and cultural richness to the content, making it more meaningful and respectful of indigenous perspectives. This collaborative approach not only deepened my understanding of New Zealand's histories but also reinforced the importance of honoring and preserving the voices and narratives of indigenous communities. It encouraged a greater appreciation for the diversity of experiences and perspectives within New Zealand's history and emphasized the value of community involvement in educational materials.

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

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“The Aotearoa NZ Histories 23 - "Something Happened Here kit" is an exceptional educational resource. As an educator, I found this kit to be incredibly useful and interactive, making it an invaluable tool for teaching New Zealand history. One of the standout features of kit is its hands-on approach to learning. The kit is filled with engaging activities and materials that actively involve students in the exploration of New Zealand's rich history. The interactive nature of the kit not only made learning more enjoyable but also facilitated a deeper understanding of the subject matter. One of the aspects I appreciated the most was how well the kit aligned with the curriculum and learning objectives. It provided comprehensive resources and activities that catered to various learning styles and abilities, ensuring that all students could benefit from its content. Moreover, the students in my class thoroughly enjoyed working with the materials provided in Aotearoa NZ Histories 23 kit. The activities sparked their curiosity and encouraged critical thinking, fostering a genuine interest in New Zealand's history. In conclusion, Aotearoa NZ Histories 23 by School Kit is an invaluable resource for educators and students alike. Its interactive approach, comprehensive content, and ability to make learning enjoyable contribute to a better understanding of New Zealand histories. I highly recommend this kit to educators looking to enhance their history curriculum and engage their students in a meaningful and exciting way.”

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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? Definitely gave me more context and stories to teach from

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? I think so! Definitely showed me the step by step process

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? Some politics to be aware of but otherwise great

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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“Was a great box but required quite a lot of prep work!”

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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? Great resource, with amazing support material.

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? We have just been introduced to a localised curriculum from our iwi, so this would become the basis for pūrakau.

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? Really important to know we are sharing accurate stories & ensuring we are acknowledging our history for tangata whenua perspective

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

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“Unfortunately due to timing and some school events that were unexpected, we were only able to touch the surface of this resource. I will instead use this resource more in-depth 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 has this kit impacted your confidence in delivering the new Aotearoa NZ's histories curriculum content? It is definately a resource that I will continue to use over the years. It has also been shared amongst other staff within our school and Kahui Ako. With these resources I felt confident that my line of teaching was the correct one and I was teaching information about different cultural perspectives. This is the most significant resources we have been provided with when it comes to the new curriculum. It is what teachers need to feel they are delivering the correct information

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? Absolutely. We found some wee gems that were specific to Otago that had the children really excited

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? Greatly significant. I felt reassured that I was sharing correct information from different cultural persepctives

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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“This resource was fabulous for not only our Aotearoa NZ Histories curriculum but also our local curriculum. The resources were engaging and ignited curiousity for our learners.”

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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? Cofident

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? Yes, I used one in particular that related to where we took the class on camp (Abel Tasman)

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 it was very important to know that these stories are from people who have lived there in the past.

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

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“I enjoyed working through the part of Abel Tasman with the whole class, as that was where we were going on camp. As we are moving onto Term 4 and focusing on Aotearoa NZ Histories, our team is going to collaboratively and utilise this resource more.”

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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

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? It has given me inspiration to use artefacts and primary sources to engage learners

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? High impact and reassuring to know iwi were consulted and able to share their knowledge.

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

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“A great resource with interesting artefacts and images to get students curious about the past!”

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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? Looking forward to using it to discover some of the more unknown histories here

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

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? That's powerful!

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

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“We haven't delved too deep into this box yet, but there's a lot to discover next term and in future - I like that it's a resource you can keep and return to with different kids. From our brief interaction with it, it seems to be more suited to the older kids - the year 4s in my case.”

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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 gave me a starting point so I was relatively confident.

How has this kit motivated you to explore the history or your local area? Could you use this model? Our local schools have been part of a Kahui Ako collaboration learning about the history of the local iwi - Ngati Awa. Yes we used this model to look at historical photos of Whakatane and Ngati Awa.

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? Thought it was meaningful.

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

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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“The tamariki were fascinated by the photos and were able to research some of the stories behind the photos. The sack with contents intrigued some of the tamariki as we have a historical flax mill nearby.”

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Posted 1 year ago