Integrated+PLT+2009-2011

The Integrated Professional Learning Team brings together staff from the cluster schools within the curriculum areas of Science, Social Science and Technology.

On March 18 2009 the PLT met for the first time for an introduction to the EHSAS programme and an induction into Learn2Inquire. Their role and responsibilities were also agreed. Dr Claire Sinnema was welcomed as the 2009 Facilitator of this Professional Learning Team. Her role includes bringing to the team insights gained from her research into Effective Pedagagy in Social Science - Claire is co-author with Dr Graeme Aitken, of this Best Evidence Synthesis.

=2009=
 * Cluster Schools**
 * Blockhouse Bay Intermediate** : Bert Iosia, Tonya Wyatt, Kim Vaigalu,
 * Blockhouse Bay Primary** : Jessica Hartin, Belinda Blick, Naomi Lorimer,
 * Glenavon** : Paul Pirihi,
 * Marshall Laing Primary** : Norma Ebsworth, Charissa Towers,
 * Lynfield College** : Mala Karan, Grace Comrie, Sarah O'Brien, Aidan Halligan.


 * Facilitator** : Dr Claire Sinnema

Minutes of Meetings
March 18 May 12 June 16 August 4

September 15 October 20 November 25 =2010=

The Integrated Professional Learning Team meets once a term, setting objectives to be worked towards before the next term's meeting. The main priority is to progress the integration of thinking skills into the Science, Social Science and Technology learning areas. Secondly the PLT is exploring the learning continuum through the sectors with particular reference to consistencies in pedagogical practice in Science, Social Sciences and Technology. From Term 3 two staff from Health and PE curriculum areas have joined the Integrated PLT.

Integrated PLT Members:

 * Lynfield College** : Cath Knell, Aidan Halligan, Sarah Parker, Vicky Mailei (Term 3)
 * Blockhouse Bay Intermediate** : Tonya Wyatt(Terms 1 and 2), Bert Iosia, Kim Vaigalu
 * Blockhouse Bay Primary School** : Naomi Lorimer, James Mawson
 * Marshall Laing Primary School** : Norma Ebsworth, Charissa Towers

**23 February**
4 May 3 August 2 November