Ki te Aotūroa is a set of learning materials for inservice teacher educators (ISTEs) – those who work with classroom teachers and school leaders to support their professional learning and development, including advisers and facilitators from the seven major universities of New Zealand, resource teachers, facilitators from private provider organisations, and in-school leaders of professional learning. The materials were developed as part of INSTEP, a Ministry of Education, New Zealand-wide research and development initiative about the learning and practice of ISTEs.
The materials model the integration of theory and practice that is so critical for ISTE learning. Their development and evaluation has involved international educational researchers and the major inservice teacher education providers in New Zealand, as reflected in the Forewords and Acknowledgments. They are intended to help ISTEs address the critical question “How can we improve our practice in ways that will impact deeply on teachers’ practice and lead to improved student outcomes?†As such, they should serve as a springboard for further learning and are subject to change and improvement as the knowledge base about effective ISTE practice and learning continues to grow.
Ki te Aotūroa is also available in hard copy as a book and CD-ROM (item 33249) and as PDFs for downloading.
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About these materials
Why and how these materials were developed, what they consist of, and how you might use them.
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A proposed theory of improvement for ISTEs
Principles underpinning ISTE learning and practice, resources ISTEs draw on, and how the principles and resources interact.
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Learning cases
Six learning cases showing ISTEs inquiring into their practice and encouraging users to examine their own beliefs and practice.
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Conducting inquiry
An inquiry and knowledge-building cycle for ISTEs and practical guidance on approaches ISTEs might use while engaging in inquiry learning.
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Areas of ISTE knowledge and expertise
Current thinking and research, learning stories, and reflective questions on four generic areas:
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Recommended reading and Appendices
Summaries of influential readings and of thinking and research on learning theories and professional learning communities.
