What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? We looked more in depth at ethnic beliefs of those in our community and the similarities/differences in comparison to students own ethnicity. This unit highlighted the need for students to be open-minded and find out about different cultures/ethnicities

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? We developed a greater understanding of what is acceptable/unacceptable language when finding the right words to talk about the different ethnic identities in our classroom.

“We thoroughly enjoyed taking part in this unit of inquiry; it followed nicely on from Tuia 250. We had already looked at our own and others cultures &; cultural practices in Term 1 but this got us thinking about the challenges some face as well as some assumptions made about culture/race.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? A great kit but was challenging with my year 3 and 4 to select content that they could manage with. Lots of good talking points and group discussions that were really valuable.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? It got the children thinking about life outside of their immediate world.

“A great kit with lots of cool ideas”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Students have looked at preconceptions and stereotypes. We also used this resource as a springboard to creating static images about stereotypical beliefs.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? I learned a lot from the What I Want My Teacher to know activity. This has helped my understanding of the students.

“Some interesting material. The students especially loved the pictionary, which provided numerous talking points.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? At this stage, I am planning to use the action plan for future classrooms - however, I can see how effective the action plan would be.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? For the students involved, they have become more aware of they way they speak to each other, and think about people from different backgrounds and cultures. They were very confident presenting their new found ideas to the community, and I feel their exper

“I chose to utilise the kit with a small group this year - and it fit really well with our inquiry at the time. Our school was involved in an Art exhibition, where students inquired into a specific topic/issue. As the students had chosen racism, the kit really strengthened their knowledge and thinking around said issue. The outcome was a wonderfully presented art piece, made of news headlines about racism. There were resources students utilised from the kit to get their audience thinking and engaged into their exhibition.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? I will be using this again at the start of the new school year, emphasising pronouncing names correctly, helping children understand their own identity and celebrating everyone in their classes identity. I will also be using the ";What I want my teacher t

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Children seem to become a more cohesive unit, they look out for each other and stood up for things that they thought were wrong.

“This kit was amazing. It really challenged my thinking alongside my students. It opened our eyes to how we act and how our actions, words and attitudes can affect others.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? We see compliments in different ways

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? We use the compliments all the time.

“This kit was amazing and so was the facebook posts of what it could look like. My group were so interested in all of it and we still apply the compliments everyday.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? All children have a renewed sense of pride in themselves and their cultures in a positive and supportive way.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? The many different languages that are now seen around my walls are a hit with children and adults alike. The supportive and inclusive nature of my students has also been a welcome change as they were somewhat divided beforehand.

“This was an amazing kit for my class, particularly for the children who are of Pasifika descent and children from other parts of the world. They felt important as experts in the classroom and valued as individuals.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Became more aware of what makes us unique and how our stereotypes can impact others. Helped us change our thinking and grow our understanding.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? More connected, growing our understanding of one another.

“Had some excellent discussions and learned some excellent things about my students and their thoughts around diversity.”

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