Noelene Dunn's Blog

“Explicitly model concise and consistent language so that learning is maximised.” My learning environment is about maximising learners potential through the use of: mastery (move forward at one's own pace as they master knowledge/skills), vicarious experiences (gain self-confidence while watching others successfully performing), social persuasion (intentional encouragement to adopt an attitude of success and emotional intelligence (ability to control one’s emotions and that of others).

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Word bank resource to support literacy

I have spent waaaay toooooo mannny hours trying to source an interactive online word bank resource until I stumbled upon this!

Just thought I'd share to save you the hassle. If you have one of your own, I would love to hear from you. Enjoy!

Thursday, 9 November 2023

Going BACK in time to move FORWARD

One of my lovely NCEA L2 students who is making excellent progress this term asked if I could teach her how to tell time once she completes all her assessments. She was able to articulate that fractions stress her out and she has heard about quarter past and half past with regard to time and has no idea how to read it on a clock (analogue time). She has a cell phone and knows how to tell digital time. Will be an interesting lesson going back in time in order to move forward and I am excited for her.