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Tracey Richardson
Dec 20, 20244 min read
How Big is Your Window of Tolerance? How about Your Serve and Return? Exploring the Use of Metaphors in Trauma-Informed Practice
If you’re anything like me, you appreciate a good metaphor, especially when it makes complex ideas easier to grasp. As I’ve delved deeper...
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Louise Woodhead
Dec 6, 20243 min read
Espoused vs Enacted - How Language shapes our tamariki and mokopuna
Mahia te mahi, hei painga mo te iwi. Manaakitia te iwi, whangaingia te tangata. Kia mau ki te aroha, me te rangimarie Do the work, for...
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Anthony Sandford
Nov 26, 20246 min read
Evolving My Own RTLB Professional Identity (Version 2.0) - A Story of Resilience!
During Show Weekend (Canterbury Anniversary Holiday), when the weather was rough, I was having some down-time on my computer, at the...
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Ve Grant-Lawlor
Nov 7, 20244 min read
Kids do well if they can: A counterintuitive approach to challenging behaviour
In the field of education, conventional wisdom often blames ākonga for their challenging behaviours, framing them as lacking effort,...
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Anthony Sandford
Nov 2, 20244 min read
Take your leadership to the next level . . . promote authentic lollipop moments!
I have recently been very inspired, after viewing a Ted-Talk by Drew Dudley on Everyday Leadership. He has reconceptualised my thinking...
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Louise Woodhead and Leonie Philburn
Oct 25, 20243 min read
Embracing Neurodiversity: How Language Shapes our Tamariki and Mokopuna
Here I sit listening to my mokopuna mimic his father’s words and I ponder about the language we use. I listened to the RTLB Realities...
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Tracey Richardson
Oct 8, 20244 min read
Confessions of an RTLB: How Inclusive am I Really?
Inclusion. It's a word that I passionately spoke about in my interview to become a Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB). Five...
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Sue McIntosh
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Drama or Empowerment? How do you resolve conflict?
Whether you are working alongside colleagues, working alongside kaiako or having a conversation at home with whānau, do you ever find...
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Corrinne Devitt & Ve Grant-Lawlor
Sep 20, 20244 min read
Unlocking Reading Success: A Journey Through Structured Literacy
Mā te kimi ka kite, Mā te kite ka mōhio, Mā te mōhio ka mārama Seek and discover. Discover and know. Know and become enlightened This...
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Tracey Richardson
Sep 15, 20245 min read
Seduced by Flash Templates? Exploring the Potential of Te Whare Tapa Whā in RTLB Practice
As I approach the final phase of my Master of Specialist Teaching with Massey University, I find myself diving into Te Whare Tapa Whā...
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Louise Woodhead and Leonie Philburn
Sep 6, 20244 min read
Neurodiversity: To Be or To Have? That is the Question!
As we’ve discussed in previous blogs, language plays a crucial role in how we perceive and understand each other.
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Anthony Sandford
Aug 31, 20244 min read
Where should we start with Trauma Informed Practice (TIP)? Understanding basic neuroscience is the key!
If you are new to Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) in education, or even a seasoned professional, the idea of creating safe, connected and...
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Sue McIntosh
Aug 25, 20243 min read
How to stretch when faced with a challenge!
Write a blog they said! It will be easy, they said! Just write about what’s on top for you. Have they seen inside my brain and what’s on top
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Corrinne Devitt & Ve Grant-Lawlor
Aug 17, 20243 min read
Collaboration and the Rise of the Podcast
Collaboration among educators is a cornerstone of professional growth, providing a platform for sharing.
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Louise Woodhead and Leonie Philburn
Aug 2, 20242 min read
Celebrating Our Unique Minds
Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brains and minds. It encompasses all brain differences and infinite variations.
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Fiona Harkness
Jul 26, 20244 min read
The Importance of Language: A Vital Tool for Connection and Understanding
Language is more than a means of communication; it shapes our thoughts, cultures, and identities. It enables us to express feelings, share e
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NZRTLB PLN Kaiarahi
Jul 16, 20242 min read
Embracing Change for Success
In today's fast-paced world, the ability to embrace change is more crucial than ever. Change is inevitable, and those who can adapt and...
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NZRTLB PLN Kaiarahi
Jul 16, 20243 min read
The Power of Understanding Before Acting: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often find ourselves making quick decisions, sometimes without fully grasping the...
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