How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? This was a fantastic way of teaching children about perspective. It really made them think carefully about things that happened in the past as well as things that happen to us and other people everyday.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? This has got me motivated to learn more about NZ history and motivated to teach more of it in class.

“This kit was great! Very high interest and really got the children talking and collaborating. My class loved the character cards and the items we received for each character. When displayed on the wall they often were found looking at the display and talking about it with their peers. Unfortunately due to lockdown and moving classrooms due to our school getting new buildings we were unable to have our exhibition but this is something we will be continuing to work towards next term. Would love to do this kit again at some stage with another class. Thanks so much School Kit!”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Exploring the story cards made students aware that many perspectives of one event occur in history. People view different events in different ways and this can impact how events are viewed in the present and future.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? The hands on aspect of the kit made me think about different ways to introduce New Zealand History to students. Exploring a variety of perspectives was also very beneficial.

“My students loved this resource - they enjoyed exploring the events from a variety of different perspectives. It linked well to a range of different curriculum areas and the students completed some excellent writing based on the perspective cards. They also enjoyed the challenge of creating a museum display and were proud of the results.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? It helped a lot. As mentioned above, students could link in their own life experiences. Some students have very little knowledge about NZ history, so content wise this was also helpful.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? No change in perspective, but now have more good quality resources.

“A real conversation starter. Students were able to have sophisticated discussions about not only this event, but other events in their own life.”

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Posted 4 years ago

How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Nice to hands on materials and artifacts.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? Great to see the differing points of view of significant events in our history.

“Detailed and beautifully printed.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“It was an authentic way to teach writing using different perspectives.”

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Posted 4 years ago

How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? It could have been great, but I will return it to you. Many thanks for the opportunity.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I was looking forward to using this kit to make the link between our past and the present with Food Technology students but have not been able to do that as yet.

“I haven't been able to use it fully. I would love to have but have had significant personnel upheaval in my department (Foods) this year.”

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How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It has helped me to recognise perspectives and helped me become more confiendt.

“This kit was a great resource to use with the children. It was engaging and it was good to be able to have points of view to share.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? As above - it was important to understand that there were different stories and different perspectives and some times missing information.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I really liked how we saw the stories from different perspective and we had to question why only one story had become known. I delved into the history even more and found out more about Cooks arrival in New Zealand.

“I really enjoyed the story and the cards. We worked cooperatively to construct a time line. We were interrupted by Covid and when we came back my school expected me to be working on a new inquiry topic. Will try again next year, if it fits in with our Inquiry topics. I found the unit hard to follow as the instructions weren't clear enough.”

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