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
Opinion: The Act Party’s Education Policies—A Step Backwards for New Zealand’s Future
Yesterday, the Act Party announced a set of education policies that have left many experts, educators, and parents deeply concerned. While the party may be considered the ‘ta
Transforming Education with Play-Based Learning: A New Zealand Success Story
Sarah is a researcher, educator, and passionate play advocate with a Doctor of Education degree from Massey University in New Zealand.
Teachers, don’t let politicians devalue your contribution
Last month’s announcement by the Labour Party of proposed compulsory teaching requirements for literacy and numeracy sat me on the floor in disbelief. In fact, I had to
Nurturing Learning through Play: Oropi School’s Journey with Play Pedagogy
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 ex
Debunking Education Myths: Rethinking Standardized Tests, Instructional Time, Teaching Approaches, and Teacher Effectiveness
In this article we summarise the myths of standardised tests, defined time blocks of literacy and numeracy, ‘back to basics approach’ and the ‘watered down curric