At Learning Solutions, we work alongside leaders and teachers across Professional Learning and Development (PLD), curriculum design, data fluency, and more. Our team of experienced primary and secondary facilitators empower and encourage people to learn using design thinking, collaborative practice and inquiry.
How we can support your school
Literacy support across the curriculum
Leadership advisory
Facilitation across Mathematics, Science and Digital Technology
Data fluency and support
Resources and learning material
Are you ready for the new Digital Technologies Curriculum 2020?
In 2020 the new Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko curriculum content will become mandatory in New Zealand classrooms. Everyone is on a different pathway towards achieving this goal. Ministry funding is still available so you can partner with facilitators from Learning Solutions to guide your next steps, which could include:
Sense-making of the new Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko curriculum content.
Interpreting the specialist learning language.
Integrating the digital curriculum in a way that is focused on your learners, your school, and your learning community.
Designing learning specific to your needs.
Assisting you with PLD applications.
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About Us
Our team of experienced facilitators support primary and secondary schools across New Zealand. If you would like to discuss how we could support you, we’re happy to talk and find the best solution.
I am an experienced facilitator and project leader who is committed to supporting leaders and teachers to engage in collaborative inquiry, that is evidence-based, research-informed and seeks ways to incorporate 21st-century skills into enhancing learning for all students. Pursuing effective teacher and leader practice that accelerates outcomes for students is a driver within the contexts of reading, writing, literacy across the curriculum and science.
I aim to support teachers in building their knowledge of literacy learning progressions and developing plans for curriculum-based literacy learning for Years 1-8. I can help primary and secondary leaders develop their data literacy and problem-solving skills, in order to achieve enhanced teaching and learning in literacy. I’m passionate about junior literacy, believing that setting a strong literacy foundation in the first two years of school enables students to become independent lifelong learners. I have also led workshops on accelerating literacy learning and providing fit-for-purpose interventions for underachieving learners.
Associates
TAI TOKERAU REGION
Vera Unka
I was formerly a literacy, English language learning and Accelerating Learning in Literacy (ALL) facilitator at Team Solutions in the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education and Social Work. My ability to work in partnership, and build collaborative learning focused inquiry, ensures responsive change in teaching and improved learning outcomes within learning institutions.
Kerry Upson
I am a facilitator of literacy, English language learning and Accelerating Literacy Learning at Team Solutions in the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education and Social Work. I have a strong ability to build learning-focused relationships based on trust and respect, ensuring positive changes in leadership, teaching practice and in learning outcomes for students.
AUCKLAND REGION
Jenny Thompson
I am an experienced facilitator and regional team leader in Auckland and Tai Tokerau who delivers high-quality reading, writing and literacy across the Curriculum and leadership PLD in a wide range of contexts. I’m passionate about systemic change to ensure equitable outcomes for all students and am driven by a desire to see underachieving students achieve success in their learning.
Waveney Bryant
Along with being an experienced teacher and team leader, I am passionate about working with teachers and schools to develop their expertise and build curriculum knowledge. I am a facilitator across many learning areas but in particular, I work with schools to integrate digital technologies and strengthen localised curriculum design. I value personalised and responsive facilitation ensuring that student achievement and teacher capabilities are at the forefront.
TARANAKI REGION
Ruth Price
As well as being an experienced leader and teacher, I have considerable facilitation expertise across the primary, intermediate and secondary school sectors. I’m passionate about raising student outcomes for those that have been underserved by the education system. As a life-long learner, I endeavour to deepen my knowledge of the guiding documents and key resources that frame educational direction in Aotearoa.
