Think+Tank+Themes

1. The controversies around National Standards - what are the perspectives for and against National Standards?

2. What are our principles about teaching learning and PD and does the work around National Standards alter these?

3. Dealing with the arguments for and against National Standards - what are the messages that are out there in the sector, and how could we respond?

4. How do all advisers work alongside school leaders to support them as they implement the National Standards into their school based approaches to improving outcomes for students?

5. Some teachers report that they don't have the content knowledge to make OTJs or report to parents with confidence, how should PD providers respond to this dilemma?

6. Will the Standards make a difference for Maori students? How do PD providers ensure cultural responsive understandings and approaches to work?

7. How does maths fit across the curriculum? How would all advisers support teachers to think about this?