Teaching Observation and Feedback Here is a copy of an observation done on my teaching this year.

Professional Development for our Opuke Kahui Ako. Arowhenua Marae On November 15th we went on a bus trip to the Arowhenua Marae in Temuka. Our entire Opuke Kahui Ako went as part of professional development and also to learn about their Tikanga and Powhiri protocol.   On Arrival the women were at the front supporting Karanga (Rana), the men were behind. We all entered the whare and moved to the left. The women sat at the back and the men moved to the front. Chris spoke on our behalf, followed by waiata from us, manuhiri (visitors). The Waiata we sung was ‘Ma te kahukura’. The Tawera (Tangata Whenua) concluded the speaking with an invitation to Hongi.  We all got up and took part in the hongi and then it was time to move through to the next room to complete the Powhiri process with kai. After the Powhiri we came together in the main meeting room and listened to speaker Hana O’Regan "Hana O’Regan (Kāti Rakiāmoa, Kāti Ruahikihiki, Kāi Tūāhuriri, Kā...