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Pushing the boundaries of educational possibility

Pushing the boundaries of educational possibility

Sector transitions

Trish Robbins

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Early Years Facilitator
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Region: Waikato
Phone: (09) 973 5695
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Mobile: 021 288 0301
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    Justine Mason

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    Early Years Facilitator
    Qualifications
    BTchLng ECE, DipT, Cert. ECE, RIE Foundations: Theory and Observation
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    Contact details
    Region: Christchurch
    Phone: (03) 379 6627
    Ext: 865
    Mobile: 021 242 1339
    Justine is available to consult in the following areas:
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      Professional profile

      Justine has been involved in early childhood professional development for eight years. During that time she has had the privilege of working with teachers and parents in a variety of early childhood settings including play centres, kindergartens and home-based care services. She has been involved in early childhood for 27 years; 18 years teaching in early childhood settings.

      Expertise
      Justine is interested in the following areas: 
      • Care of infants and toddlers
      • Infant and toddler pedagogy
      • Assessment
      • Bicultural practice
      • Supporting Pasifika children and whānau
      Conference presentations
      • Mason, J. (2007, August). Respectful interactions with infants and toddlers Workshop presented at Celebrating uniqueness, NZ Homebased Care Association Conference, Christchurch.
      • Mason, J. (2007, May). Writing narratives to support children’s learning. Workshop presented at Barnardos Caregiver Conference, Christchurch.  
      • Mason, J. (2006, November). Don’t be blinded by the bling. Workshop presented at Holding Hands Education for sustainability conference, Christchurch. 
      • Mason, J. (2005, April). Putting a lens over assessment for infants and toddlers – Kei Tua o te Pae, Workshop presented at Too Infantastic: Teacher Refresher Course, Christchurch.
      Personal statement

      “I’ve a passion for supporting and inspiring teachers/educators as they in turn support children and families – this is the motivation in my job. I enjoy establishing relationships with a diverse range of people, and meeting any challenge with confidence and competence.”

      Jocelyn Wright

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      National Team Leader and Early Years Facilitator
      Qualifications
      MThchLn (with distinction), BTch Lng. Advanced DipTeach, Cer EdMan, Kindergarten Teach Dip
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      Contact details
      Region: Christchurch
      Phone: (03) 379 6627
      Ext: 863
      Mobile: 021 822 363
      Jocelyn is available to consult in the following areas:
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        Professional profile

        Jocelyn has a passion and commitment toward making a difference in the lives of teachers, children and families/whānau involved in early years education. She joined the CORE Education team in 2010 to manage a national team of facilitators, and deliver the Ministry of Education’s funded professional development contracts for the early childhood education sector.

        After teaching in early childhood for 20 years, Jocelyn joined the University of Canterbury and spent 14 years managing and delivering two Ministry of Education early childhood professional development contracts. Jocelyn had responsibility for managing and supporting an inspirational team of facilitators, who progressed current ideas on teaching and learning with teachers in their region.

        Through Jocelyn's recent study she has developed a particular interest in children’s continuity of learning as they move from one sector to another and enjoys working in cross-sector environments. Jocelyn’s background experience includes time as an Education review officer, pre-service lecturer and researcher. Her research involvement includes the Centres of Innovation and Enhancing Practice in Special Education projects. She finds practitioner research particularly rewarding. Jocelyn has worked in a number of consultation groups, in areas such literacy and numeracy, and self review, supporting the Ministry of Education in developing early childhood resources to support practices that reflect current educational trends and theory.

        Expertise
        • Curriculum in early childhood settings including assessment, planning and evaluation
          practices
        • Collaborative relationships between the early childhood and schooling sectors
        • Transition to school
        • Practitioner research and inquiry
        • Early literacy and numeracy teaching and learning
        • Management and governance in early childhood contexts
        Publications
        • Farrant, A. & Wright, J. (2007) Relationships in action in the area of visual art: Alana’s story of learning at New Beginnings Preschool. Catching the Waves – innovation in early childhood education.
        • Ryder, D. & Wright, J. (2006) Travelling on uncharted waters. Riding the Waves – innovation in early childhood education.
        • Ryder, D. & Wright, J. (2005) Innovations in New Beginnings preschool. Catching the waves – innovation in early childhood education.
        • Ryder, D. & Wright, J. (2005) Project-based learning – uncovering multiple voices and multiple layers of learning. Early Education, Vol 3.
        • Lockie, C. & Wright, J. (2002) The Golden Kiwi Childhood – is it a lottery? New Zealand Research in Early Childhood Education, Vol 5.

         

        Papers in un-refereed journals, professional publications and conference proceedings

        • Wright, J. (2011). Schisms and Shimmers of Hope: Sector difference and the influence on children’s learning. Unpublished thesis, University of Canterbury
        • McKenzie, R. & Wright, J. (2011). Discovering the power of knowing and keeping connected with your students’ culture, language and identity. Presented at Samoa Conference 2011, 5th to 8th July 2011.
        • Mayo, E. & Wright, J. (2006). Collective research as layered learning stories:  An analysis of practitioner research within New Beginnings Preschool’s Centre of Innovation project. Presented at TEFANZ conference in Dunedin, July 3rd 2006.
        • Wright, J. & Molloy, S. (2005). Cross-sector Professional Development – what can we learn about relationships?  Te Whariki and Links to the NZ Curriculum .  Research Projects 2005. Carr, M. & Peters, S. (Eds). University of Waikato.
        • Wright, J., Ryder, D. & Mayo, E. (2006). Putting identIty into community – final centre of innovation research report, New Beginnings Preschool. Submitted to the Ministry of Education, curriculum teaching and learning. http://www.educate.ece.govt.nz/Programmes/CentresOfInnovation
        • Lockie, C. & Wright, J. (2001). The Golden Kiwi Childhood – is it a lottery? Childrenz Issues Centre conference proceedings; Dunedin.


        Personal statement

        "I am a true red and black Cantabrian having ‘forever’ lived in Christchurch surrounded by my extended whānau. As a grandmother and great aunt I have a vested interest in the trends and aspirations of education in New Zealand. In the current Christchurch climate I find myself immersed in the recovery and renewal work in both my personal and professional life."

        Chris McLean

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        Online Facilitator - Support for Effective Implementation of NZ Curriculum PLD Project
        Qualifications
        Dip Teaching
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        Contact details
        Region: Auckland
        Phone: (03) 379 6627
        Ext: 923
        Mobile: 021 339 102
        Chris is available to consult in the following areas:
          Contact us now if you would like to engage Chris
          Professional profile

          Chris is a versatile educator and communicator with experience in community development, strategic planning, media, curriculum development, environmental education, teacher training, resource writing and teaching in New Zealand and overseas.

          Prior to working for CORE Education, Chris has been coordinating a Community Engagement project involving 23 West Auckland schools,  building capacity for learning and sharing knowledge between the schools and their communities through workshops, researching, gathering and analysing data. In 2007, Chris developed a learning plan which forms the basis of this project which aims to raise achievement across West Auckland, particularly for Māori and Pasifika students. Chris will continue with this work alongside her role with CORE Education.

          Chris is especially passionate about developing student voice, student engagement, cultural inclusion, education for sustainability, community engagement and professional learning communities.

          Expertise

          Chris is able to provide professional development in the following areas:

          • Supporting schools/ teachers to share their curriculum experience and learning
          • Developing effective resources and communities to support teachers’ professional learning
          • Broadening access to curriculum information and resources
          • Growing cross-sector professional learning opportunities
          • Gathering data and identifying existing innovative practices
          • Implementing the making of connections and developing relationships
          Conference presentations
          • Education Forum, West Auckland, March 2007 (organiser)
          • ICSEI conference, Auckland, January 2008
          • Engaging Students, NZCER, Auckland, September 2009
          • Kaitiakitanga – Māori Perspectives workshop, Auckland, June 2010 (facilitator)
          • Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Kotare 2 day course for tauiwi, Wellsford, July 2010
          • Developing Action Competent Students, Auckland, August 2010 (co-facilitator)
          • Access & Aspirations for all (Education Forum), West Auckland, March 2012 (organiser)
          Personal statement

          “I am passionate about making a positive difference for our tamariki and I am always striving for ways to do this. I believe that no-one can make change in isolation and that we have to see where we fit into THE BIG PICTURE in our role of helping a young child on their journey to being a successful, happy adult who feels valued and is able to participate fully in life in Aotearoa – culturally, economically and socially.”