Managing Implementation

Lester Flockton discusses the major phases in the design and review of a school’s curriculum so it is consistent with The New Zealand Curriculum and suited to the needs and aspirations of the school. Opportunities and requirements, roles and responsibilities, and interaction with the school community are also covered.

This resource is copyright to NZEI Te Riu Roa and Lester Flockton. Full references are available from lester.flockton@otago.ac.nz

Karl Vasau

Karl Vasau describes how children enjoy seeing their parents at school and talks about practices used to make parents feel comfortable about coming into the school.

Kay Stevens & Cath O’Loughlin

Kay Stevens talks about the importance of using informal opportunities to consult with parents. Cath O’Loughlin talks about forging links with the wider community eg local business and industries

Peter Verstappen

Peter Verstappen discusses changing approaches to provide the community with a voice to shape the curriculum. He shares creative ways to involve the community and the positive impact this has had on his school.