Progressive education vs Self-Directed education
June 4, 2019
In my last article, I shared my thoughts and experiences in attending the teacher’s strike march in Christchurch on the 29th of May. As I headed back to my car I had an interesting conversation with a secondary school maths teacher. This teacher had an interesting perspect...
We Want Change!...Somebody do something!
May 29, 2019
Today I went along to the teacher’s strike action in Christchurch. There were some interesting speeches whose content I’ll talk about another time but I joined the throng of people as we wandered down through town to stand before the Ministry of Education building. Along...
MP tells 'undervalued' teacher to look for a new jobHave to say, Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott is spot on. If you don't like the terms your employer is offering you after negotiation talks, then leave.If you still want to be involved in the lives of children and education ther...
“I’m very concerned about education and the teacher strikes but I don’t think I’ll make any changes for my children.”
May 12, 2019
Over the last while I’ve been heading down to a playground here in Christchurch and interviewing the parents down there about their views on education. In particular, I asked about their thoughts on the upcoming teacher strike in response to the ‘education crisis’, as ...
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