WEEK 1 Teaching and Learning (In class and Online teaching)

23 May 2020


This week was the first week of teaching after the LOCKDOWN. School officials have divided different year levels to different days to come to school so that they can easily understand what's are the expectations of school, teachers and other staff members from the students. Assurance always comes first. At this stage, we are on level 2, but still, we have to take alert measures to ensure our safety and well being.



On Monday, particularly level 12 and 13 came to school, on Tuesday year 11, on Wednesday year 9 and 10. From Thursday school was open for the whole school. We have only 50% of students are coming to school in various year levels. At this stage, every class has a seating plan. This seating plan remains the same for the complete year. Teachers are taking extra prudent measures for students and themselves. For example, on the entry of every class, there is a bottle of hand sanitiser and surface sanitiser. Students come to class after sanitise their hands. A box of tissue, gloves, masks are available at every level. Students can use anytime in the group.

Students have to keep a 1-meter distance from everyone. So, the seating plan is like that we can cover the 1-meter distance in the classroom. We are still doing online classes, like HANGOUTS with classroom teaching, because the students who can't come to school due to some reasons they can continue their learning at home. We don't want students learning to be affected due to this level 2.

Moreover, my STEAM classes were on HANGOUTS in this week. Because primary schools didn't resolve yet to come back at Tamaki College for Technology, for further notice from Primary schools, we will remain online teaching for them, and for the students who are at home(YR9 to 13). 





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Come back to School (First week after LOCKDOWN)

18 May 2020           



This week is the first week of students and teachers after COVID -19 lockdown. As a teacher, I am excited, nervous and even scarred. Overall, I have a mixture of feelings. I am expecting the same feelings from students, parents, and caregivers for the school. And it is obvious.

The best way to reassure someone who is feeling worried about the transition back to school is to first listen to their concerns and acknowledge that their feelings are valid. Provide reassurance that whatever they are feeling is OK. As adults, we often want to rush in and fix problems or help to logically explain away the concerns. Focus on the feelings and emotions rather than on practicalities at this stage.
Some fear or concern about change is normal, and it is this degree of respect that helps us to make plans to ensure our safety.

Once your child/student has had the opportunity to tell you about their feelings, they can be encouraged to focus on what they can do to manage their concerns. Particularly with older children, a problem-solving approach can be helpful. Encourage them to generate a range of possible solutions to the problems they raise and then select the ones that they think will work best for them.

Provide as much information about returning to school as possible. It is likely that during level 2, the school may be somewhat different than it was before we went into lockdown. Sharing examples of timetables, physical arrangements and some fun activities that are coming up during the term will be helpful. Information about the precautions being taken by school staff to ensure the safety of students and staff is reassuring.


                 STAY SAFE STAY HEALTHY

"Actively contribute, and work collegially, in the pursuit of improving my own and organisational practice, showing leadership, particularly in areas of responsibility."