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
Thoughts from Scotland
Dr. Sarah Aiono shares her recent experience meeting with the Play in Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL) team based in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambri
Recognise the significance of play in your students’ learning?
Feeling uncertain about meeting the daily literacy/numeracy hour requirements for 2024? We’ve got a solution – you can incorporate both. As we understand there is concern a
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