New Zealand Education: Beyond Basics
To prepare our future generations for meaningful participation in the global marketplace, can a ‘back to basics’ approach to education truly suffice? In the ongoing dis
Literacy and Numeracy can be fun with play!
Longworth Education passionately champions the power of play-based learning in both Aotearoa New Zealand and across the world. Remember, play isn’t just about toys; it’
Unveiling the Playful Revolution
Longworth Education passionately champions the power of play-based learning in both Aotearoa New Zealand and across the world. Remember, play isn’t just about toys; it’
Developmentally Responsive Teaching and Learning Systems: Balancing Rigour and Compassion for New Zealand’s Future
Dear Teachers and Educators, In the wake of last weekend’s election results, uncertainty looms over our education system. Proposed policies have raised concerns among those w
On the Panel
Sarah had the chance to speak on the Panel in the afternoon about the petition secondary school students are promoting at the moment related to a 4-day school week.
Whakamaru School’s Play Pedagogy: Cultivating Creative Thinkers for Life
Longworth Education has embarked on a journey to show of Play Pedagogy from Aotearoa New Zealand on the world stage. Play Pedagogy is a way of integrating children’s play experi
Teacher Manawatū
“I feel less stressed … and know that the children are happy, engaged, creative people who you can see growing and being successful…”
School Principal Whakatāne
“The opportunity to observe the children in play is the gold as the teachers can tailor the learning/curriculum through the play and that is satisfying/rewarding. Teachers feel like they are developing the whole child.”
Teacher Auckland
“Play gifts me ākonga who want to be at school … (and) gifts me the time … to teach.”
Year 5-6 Teacher Bay of Plenty
“It’s the best, most sensible, challenging (in a good way) approach to teaching I’ve done in my 14 years.”
Beginning teacher Otago
“The feedback I’ve got from the kids and their parents is that they enjoy coming to school more.”
Year 5-6 teacher Wānaka
“After more than two years of working with a learning through play approach I have found a new perspective on what teacher enjoyment can look like.”