How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? They could see how people can interpret or making connections in different ways. We all learned something new and even the students who used the kit last year continued to learn.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? We have done a lot of history learning this year and we enjoyed the connection between a one sided opinion.

“As I posted on facebook. My students really got into this school kit. Great discussions and learning was had by all. They were able to make connections between history and recent events in Nz.”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? The class debated a lot and then started to sit back and take on other peoples perspectives... this took a while to get to this stage. It has also helped with our learning into politics!

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It has got the class thinking about the perspectives of different people and the fact that sometimes history isn't exactly what you have read!

“Once the class got into it, it was good but it took a while to get going. I think it was hard as we are so isolated in Wanaka. There was a lot of good learning towards the end of the project. Thank you for another great kit!”

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How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? Utilising the voices of each of the main characters allowed the students to see this experience through the eyes of that character.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It has offered me insight into the world of Te ao Maori and the impact of European explorers.

“Kit was beautifully presented. Webinar about how to use this was very helpful”

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Posted 4 years ago

How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? The students really got into the idea that the stories look different from different people.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? I love history and so pleased that this gives a different perspective on teaching it.

“I loved this kit. We enjoyed reading the stories and piecing them together to make the big story.”

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Posted 4 years ago

How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? It provided them with another tool for viewing more than one perspective, and showed how each point of view may have come from not necessarily seeing the whole ";big picture"; and therefore an opinion is formed based on less than full understanding of the

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It hasn't - I love teaching NZ history and looking at it from beyond the surface. This is just another way of engaging students in our history and beginning to build understanding of how we each shape our points of view based on our own experiences, cultu

“Fitted in beautifully with our social sciences unit based on viewing a variety of perspectives and being able to make an opinion based on multiple points of view. Students were able to articulate how different people, with differing experience, viewpoints and backgrounds, could see something in a completely different way.”

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Posted 4 years ago

How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? They didn't really get into it enough to have adequate discussion created.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? Don't know if this was a good one for teaching the kids NZ history in a relevant way for them.

“Couldn't really see the point in this one. The kids also struggled to get into it. In order to order the cards we had to read them all out which was also very laboursome for the class.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“My students have started to use this resource and they are very engaged. They are asking a lot of questions, and are able to talk about their learning. The kit has a lot of different learning opportunities which suits the children in my class.”

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Posted 4 years ago

How did this kit help your students to discuss the idea of multiple perspectives? By forcing them to see things from the perspective of others.

How has this kit changed your perspective on teaching NZ History? It has provided me with an understanding that I need to consider all aspects of the debate.

“A highly engaging kit that fit well with our inquiry learning.”

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Posted 4 years ago

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