Second draft in my words Part 1: Characteristics of a Culture of Learning: i. Respect is of vital importance in a learning environment because learners are taking learning risks and to take a risk, a learner needs confidence to take that risk. If a student is not treated with respect by their teacher or peers, they are likely to not have the needed self-confidence to do so and they may disengage from the learning process (te Toi Tupu , 2024). Furthermore when mistakes are seen as part of the learning journey, a student will apply themselves with a determination and resilience and will be deterred from the task at hand and complete it. Research has shown that respect prevents disengagement. The Education Review Office found that when students felt that their cultural identity was not valued, i.e. treated with respect, they would more likely disengage from learning opportunities (2022). Learning spaces that were taught with cultural sustaining pedagogies created a...
π Year 7 English Lesson: Heroes, Myths & Modern Storytelling π₯ Warm-Up – Speaking Practice Discuss with a partner: What makes someone a hero in real life? Who is your favourite hero from a book, movie, or game? Why? Do you think myths and legends are still important today? Why? If you could create your own hero, what special abilities would they have? π§ Vocabulary and Reading π± Key Terms Word Meaning myth a traditional story explaining a belief, event, or natural phenomenon hero a main character who shows courage or strength quest a journey with a goal or challenge antagonist a character or force that opposes the hero prophecy a prediction about the future theme a main idea explored in a story π Reading: Summary of “Maui and the Sun” (NZ Myth) Read this short summary: Maui and the Sun is a well-known MΔori myth that explains why the sun moves slowly across the sky. In the story, people complain that the days are too short and they cannot get e...