by Cognition Education | May 27, 2020 | Case Studies, Literacy
The South Auckland Catholic Kāhui Ako had a 2018/2019 professional learning and development (PLD) focus on Innovative Learning, specifically collaborative practice. As part of the Kāhui Ako, St Mary’s Catholic School (Papakura Years 0-8) is committed to improving...
by Cognition Education | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog
As we move down the COVID-19 Alert Levels our schools will slowly return to being a place where, once again, learners and teachers occupy the same physical space. The Christchurch educational experience can provide some insights and guidance as to what this might, or...
by Jenna Crowley | Apr 19, 2020 | Blog
Since we heard about the work of Piaget and Vygotsky in the 1970’s there has been a focus on the influence of relationships and culture on learning. Yet do we all understand exactly what we mean by good relationships? Sure, we do, you say; we can all remember how that...
by Rebecca Thomas | Apr 16, 2020 | Blog
The spread of COVID-19 has plunged countries into lock-down; and is testing the way we live. Digital technology is now becoming the answer to many of our everyday questions as we navigate our new ‘normal’; how do we work from home successfully? How can we order...
by Cognition Education | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog
We understand this is a stressful time for you, your learners and your community and we wish to let you know that you have our full support as fellow educators. We appreciate the suddenness of which school closures have been announced and Cognition is here to help....
by Cognition Education | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog
Educational trends come and go and those of us who have been around for long enough, we have seen our fair share of the latest idea, presented as a “silver bullet’’ or the “future of education”, or both. We can be excused for feeling a little jaded or cynical as the...