Webinar 3 - Making the most of opportunities to strengthen the writing of learners

Date and time: 16 June 2010, 12.10 - 12.50pm, 17 June 2010, 16.10 - 16.50pm
Presenter: Paora Howe
Status: Discussions completed

These webinars have occurred. You can access the associated readings below as well as watch a recording of the presentation. If you have any questions please use the forum below.

The webinar provides an introduction to the third module in the writing professional learning. The focus of the module is about creating and making the most of opportunities to strengthen learners’ writing. Paora talks about understanding yourself as a writer, getting learners started as writers, and how to identify opportunities for learners to transfer their writing skills from one context to another.

Watch the presentation

Click below to view a recording of this webinar. This video features the slides used by the presenter during the webinar, with the presenter's commentary.

Paora Howe Making the Most of opportunities

Paora Howe

Paora has recently worked as a trainer in communications, leadership and management for government and business organisations and as a literacy and languages (including English) teacher in secondary and tertiary institutions. He has worked as an analyst, project manager in Māori language issues, and as a senior policy manager in education and social policy. His current work involves working for Waikato University and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, developing a programme to raise Māori student achievement levels in New Zealand secondary schools.