Principals' sabbatical reports recently added
02 May 2010
Principals' sabbatical reports added to Educational Leaders in late March and April 2010 look at:
- the educational value of interactive whiteboards in the 21st century classroom. (Allan Alach, Hokowhitu School)
- evaluating progress and directions to date, and reading widely to prepare for the next few years, as a professional learning community at Hamilton Girls'. (Mary Ann Baxter, Hamilton Girls' High School)
- professional knowledge and skills of mentoring and coaching. (Barbara Duckworth, Papakura Central School)
- successful practices in improving boys' education. (Tom Gerrard, Rosmini College)
- researching the theories and exploring schools that have developed 'thinking skills' as part of their inquiry model. (David McNair, Gordonton School)
- ways to enhance the development and implementation of the "Rolly Express" inquiry model at the junior level. (Andrew Morrall, Rolleston School)
- possible applications of online learning and the development of using Learning Management Systems to enhance student learning and teacher interaction with students about their learning. (Vivianne Murphy, Wanganui Girls' College)
- networked leaarning communities. (Geoff Opie, Otumoetai School)
- decreasing disengagement. (Denis Pyatt, Papanui High School)
- a Concept-based Integrated Inquiry Approach implemented through curriculum mapping and its alignment. to the New Zealand Curriculum.(Graeme Rix, Pukekohe Hill School)
- implementing the New Zealand Curriculum for learners who have special needs, with a focus on student assessment. (Jill Weidenbohm, Patricia Avenue School)
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