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=2012= Greetings to all the PRTs who have recently joined the Massey facilitation team at workshops around the region. Our thanks to the participants for a fabulous day with lots of fun and learning. My voice is slowly recovering from the very loud speed-dating!

As promised, you have been sent an invitation to join the wiki and below we have uploaded the resources used in the workshop so you can have an electronic copy. Don't forget also that the Teachers Council website has a wealth of information and resources to support new teachers and the process of registration - this should be your first 'go to' point for support in that area.

This wikispace is only as good as the sharing of resources that PRTs do for each other. If you have wonderful activities that have worked well for you, then please share them on this site - that's what it is all about!

Resources from the workshop: (I have not added the pages that can be photocopied from the Guidelines book - you all now have a copy - but if you need them they are on the Teachers Council Website - also on the website is the 'Self Assessment Tool' and FAQs)

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=2011= //** Welcome to all the new PRTs in 2011 to this wikispace. **// //**On the resources page I have posted all the handouts that were used in the June session of networking in Hawkes Bay. Feel free to download and adapt to meet your own requirements.**// //** As yet we have not had much time to do a clean up of the space - but then again, it belongs to all of you to make it what you want. Feel free to use it as the source of professional conversations, queries and combined support. For those unfamiliar with how to use it, there is a discussion section using the tabs at the top. I strongly recommend getting a savvy Yr13 you trust to help you get familiar with the use of the site. It is fun when you get it working for you. Good luck! **// //** Several of you wanted a copy of the 'Introduction to NCEA' publication that many received at the NCEA PRT workshop. I have copies, so if you email me with your school address I will post it out to you. **// a.graham@massey.ac.nz

Here's another reading that may be of interest - pretty self explanatory with the name "Five biggest mistakes I made as a new teacher"

I will add a resource dump from the network meeting (15 March in HB) on the RTC and SAT page. Here are a couple of SHORT readings that I had intended to give on the day - but decided we were already in overload!!! This is simply the reflection of a very well respected educator on what keeps us sustained as a teacher - really useful insight for young teachers who may be wondering what on earth they are doing!

This one is about the importance of quality feddback - the implications of this are important both in the classroom (what we do for kids) but also when working with your mentor:

__** Supporting Pasifika teaching and learning: **__ If you haven't yet visited this TKI website then it is well worth a visit. Two great sections
 * 1) Effective teaching and learning
 * 2) Engaging family and community

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__**August the 1st 2010**__

Here are the notes and resources from the Hawkes Bay PRT Network meeting held at the EIT on Thursday the 29th July. The four attachments on the right are the activity share information. Best wisjhes to you all and don't forget to contact us if you require any assistance. Nicki and Adie (n.m.dowling@massey.ac.nz and a.graham@massey.ac.nz )



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Great to see all the 2010 Hawkes Bay cluster yesterday. Thanks for a great afternoon and thanks to everyone who shared strategies and ideas for classroom management. Here is the challenge - those who spoke, please add to the appropriate page with your useful tip. We had:=====
 * Noise monitor
 * 2 spots (= 2chances) and then the experiment stops.
 * Grouping and points (like mini houses in the classroom)
 * Tracking observations
 * Referee cards
 * Utilising students as the teacher
 * 2 Stars and a Wish

Here is the stop and fix it form I talked about at the Hawkes Bay Network cluster on the 29th April. (Nicki)


At the meeting several were unsure what courses were offered for PRTs. Here is the brochure with all the courses planned across the region (page 2). Hawkes Bay people will see that the first date for network cluster was incorrect - we re-scheduled so it wasn't rushed. all the others are OK as far as we know. Please let us know if you realise any clashes with these dates:

=**Kia ora to all PRT1 and PRT2 and Overseas trained teachers.**= =__It would be great if the flurry of new members could follow this instruction so we know who you are and were you hail from!__= ====**When you sign on for the first time can you please add your name and contact details to the chart on the PRT contacts page.(click edit, add your name and contact details and then click save) NIcki D.**====

November:
Here is some information about Margaret Ross's book/resource called 'How to become a Recovering Confrontationist'. Those who went to her workshop at the start of the year will already have this but those who didn't may well like to access this fabulous interactive resource for working on behaviour management in the classroom before you hit the boards running next year!

June 2009
Hot tips to help with managing parent interviews - see hot survival tips page (Adie) =May 2009=

__**PRT Network Cluster - 22 May**__ Great to see those whyo were able to come yesterday. Thanks for your company and great idea share. Apologies to all those who were unable to attend due to such late notification of the date. This was due to a communication error at the Massey end and we are really sorry this has meant many of you were compromised.

We have added a section to the **resources page** with the handouts and ideas that were the basis of this meeting. We hope this is a helpful way of assisting and supporting you. Don't forget that we are available by email if you are requiring support. (Adie) a.graham@massey.ac.nz n.m.dowling@massey.ac.nz

__27th March__: Here is a link for an ad free, cost free wiki space set up for educationalists (Nicki) []

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Nicki here: I have just added some GREAT resources for PRTs on the resources page. They cover 'Why didn't I think of that? (Educationally valid ideas to enhance your lessons-the first 100), A PRT handbook from Glendowie College,A very interesting article on Journal Keeping, Feedback and feed forward, 25 ways of teaching without talking and other HOT teaching tips.====== =March 2009= Kia ora all, I just wanted to say how awesome Margarets course on Glasser' Behaviour Management was. I got so much out of it and to those who attended I suggest writing a littlee reflection about it and adding it to you folder. The techniques and strategies used to counter or cope with our kids' different needs are fantastic I thought. This things pretty cool, hah lol - Byron hbhs =February 2009= Tena koutou. Henrietta here. Just dropping in to check out what all this wiki mahi is about. Not too sure of its purpose, engari, here I am. Kia kaha koutou, notemea ehara te whakaako ki ro kura te mahi ngawari na reira me whai kaha tatou kia mau i nga mea e whai kiko. Kaua e wareware, he mea tua atu i te mahi, ara, me whakarongo ki nga patukitanga o te manawa kia taea ai e koe te tutuki tika nga mahi kua hora i mua i a koe.

Hey there, yesterday was really a boost - thanks Adie and Nicki! Great to catch up with some familiar faces. Tried that ESOL 1st language in class technique on a student already and got a great response - She tackled her formative assessment today with much more enthusiasm and gave me a really thoughtful and articulate response. Go Cluster! (Jo J-M) I have put the excellent Hastings Boys High School Quality Teacher Development Programme Logbook that Byron shared with us yesterday onto the resources page. (Nicki) Hi, Lauretta here. It was a great PRT meeting yesterday; thank you Adie and Nicki!

Hi, Fraser here from Lindisfarne College for young gentlemen. Was nice to meet some of you properly yesterday. PS: I don't think the link to the PRT log book is working properly - can someone have a look for me?

Hi there Nicki here from Massey Hi there - Liz Maunder here. I'm a first year PRT at Karamu High School in Hastings - teaching Graphics. Might see some of you at the networking meeting next week at EIT. Cheers, Liz Hi, I'm Carol Free from Rangitikei College in Marton. I'm a first year PRT working in Special Needs and English. I look forward to meeting everyone else and to participating in our online discussions. Cheers, Carol. Hi, I'm Eleanor from Hawera High - signing in.

Well done Erin - first one to sign up for 2009 - now that has to be worth a chocolate fish! Hope you enjoy cruising through all the ideas and resources that others have contributed so far.

Hi, I'm Erin from Stratford High. Just letting you know I have joined the wiki.

Welcome to all the PRTs from Hawera High School. Stratford High School, Wanganui City College, Rangitikei College, Karamu High School and William Colenso College who are going to be a part of the Massey PRT Mentoring Pilot.It has been great to meet you all and we look forward to hearing from you at our PRT meetings throughout the year. (Nicki, Adie and Paul) =January 2009=

Welcome to the new PRTs to this site. This site is dedicated to you and will be at its best when PRTs interact with each other and share their learnings and resources for the benefit of you all. Good luck for the year. Adie

=November= We have just returned from the National Careers and Transition Educators Conference in New Plymouth. The key note speaker was Mark Treadwell,an independent consultant and a 'critical friend ' of the MOE. His thinking and research based evidence really captured us all and we would like to share some of his websites with you, as we know you will be as interested and 'blown away' as we were. Mark's on line notes/Global Curriculum/Thinking/Inquiry Learning: [|www.i-learnt.com] Schoolv2 (The NZC like you have never seen!) [|www.schoolv2.net] PD Resources/DLO Libraries/Image Libraries/ Newsletters: [|www.teachers.work.co.nz] =__September__= [|Success for Boys] Here is a new TKI website that may interest some of you (NIcki) 19 May - I added the Oral Language handout. It's got a student handout with activities and then an annotated Teacher copy which gives answers to the important bits. It's most useful just for tips about public speaking. I also just want to say that I thought the PRT Cluster last Wednesday was so helpful and went so well. I was really buzzing as I left. - Lauretta. 15 May - Once again, I have uploaded today the 'As if'' quote that John promised you from his presentation. Don't forget, if you are wanting some support, Nicki and I are only a phone call or email away. Don't forget the SCT and RTLB that work in your school either! Cheers - Adie

8 May - Adie here folks - you will notice that I have added some pages to the wiki in preparation for our course. The aim is for everyone to contribute some ideas and exemplars for the pages to help you all. I have also put some categories into the resources page to help you navigate the page more quickly.

Thanks for the resources guys very useful for some of my subjects. Cheers! Carlo

26th March: New info on the resources page from the PPTA Journal

17 March - Class photos today at Taradale (I forgot - and am rather green due it being St Patricks day). I can recommend Margaret Ross's resource below (I went to her workshop). Cheers, Lara Scrimgeour

14 March - TGIF!!! Nicki and I have just loaded information about Margaret Ross's new book/resource called 'How to become a Recovering Confrontationist'. Those who came to her workshop will already have this but those who didn't may well like to access this fabulous interactive resource for working on behaviour management in the classroom.

Hi guys - Adie here. Thanks so much for completing the evaluations - it is valuable to us as this was our first time with a PRT course. On reflection, we will change the format next time to reflect the differing needs of PR1, PR2 and OTTs. Will get onto following up requests next week when back in the office. Am off to Kayak Nationals in Auckland at weekend - it going to rain!

Thanks for the invite Nicki

Am I the first one here, or am I the first to err? KimberleyR ps: it has rained our Athletic Sports off today - any emergency lesson plans, anyone?!

5 March (Adie) -Excellent point Kimberley - a very wise plan to have a wee toolbox of one-off lessons at each year level. Murphy's law is that you WILL be sick or called away on the day you can't give the lesson plan to the reliever!! Perhaps we should have a selection donated to the 'resources' page - how about everyone has a go at one contribution???

Today (5 March) I sent out an email to everyone - if anyone didn't get it, I may have your email address wrong. From here on, I'll attempt to put all the info straight on the wiki. Don't forget to book up as many observations of others as you can - great professional learning! - Adie