MODULE 5 PRESENTATION

Identifying students’ strengths

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Why this module?» When we know what

students can and love to do, we can use this to guide teaching and learning

» Narrative assessment and student profiles can support this.

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Identifying students’ strengths» All students are active, capable and competent learners» We learn about students’ strengths and learning

preferences by:– talking to the student– observing the student– asking family/whānau– finding out the students’ strengths and skills outside of

school.

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Assessment» Gather, analyse, interpret,

and plan next learning steps» Teachers are responsible for

assessment for all students» Teachers’ aides are

responsible for supporting the teacher

» Teachers and teachers’ aides work together, gathering and sharing information.

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Using narrative assessment» An effective alternative to show actual progress and plan

next steps» Narrative assessment uses learning stories.

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Learning stories» Use information from a range of sources» Tell what and how the student is learning» Show the student’s interactions» Are analysed and linked to the New Zealand Curriculum.

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Using student profiles» Capture and celebrate

what students can and love to do

» A profile shows the student’s:– aspirations– interests– challenges.

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Using student profiles» Profiles are a snapshot of the student» Family/whānau contribute:

– information– their views on how the information is shared.

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Next step?

Download the workbook for this module at: teachersandteachersaides.tki.org.nz/Our-students/Module-5

To find out more about Teachers and Teachers’ Aides Working Together and to access the other modules go to: teachersandteachersaides.tki.org.nz

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