A national programme of experiential learning about marine conservation (Reflection) Yr10 PDv

This year is my first year of teaching, and this is my first EMR trip in Tamaki college with year 10 PDv and TBSM1. I was very excited and curious to learn about EMR, and what's it's used for the community and for the country. This EMR trip divided into 2 sections. The first session was to go to the local beach(Point England) and find out crabs and marine animals. Whole year 10 was divided into different groups and with varying teachers of science. The second session was going to Goat Island and do scuba diving and learn about NZ natural diversity.

When students visited a local beach, they collect some marine animals like crabs and count them and find out their behaviour on the beach. Then they play a Maori game and learn about that game. After that, they learn about New Zealand diversity. The last session was to do swimming and learn how to use the equipment for Scuba diving for Goat Island.

What is EMR?

EMR is a national programme of experiential learning about marine conservation. EMR's independence, professional delivery, marine reserves focus and provision of a range of learning styles make it unique within New Zealand. 

EMR empowers schools and communities by providing the equipment and expertise for a hands-on learning experience in the ocean. The programme involves investigating marine biodiversity and local marine environments before venturing to a fully-protected marine reserve. After this experience, students can compare unprotected, and protected areas and are supported to put their knowledge into action within the community.

Sea Creatures

Crabs and Marine creatures

New Zealand is surrounded by ocean - our oceans are a national treasure for many reasons, but we have begun to see a widespread decline in many of our fish species. It is only recently that we have started to understand the impacts this has on the rest of our marine environment. 

After experiencing their local marine environment and the fully protected marine reserve, participants often lead action projects and become kaitiaki of their marine environment. 

"Design and plan culturally responsive, evidence-based approaches which reflect the local community and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership in New Zealand."

"Harness the rich capital that learners bring by providing culturally responsive and engaging contexts for learners."