Whakataukī | Proverb

"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini"

My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective.

Learning systems work best when everyone contributes their unique strengths.

Years 0-3 Introduction to Learning Systems

Foundational unit exploring how we learn individually and together

🎯 Unit Overview

Years 0–3 learners begin their school journey by understanding themselves as learners and discovering how different learning systems work. This unit builds foundational skills for collaborative learning, critical thinking, and cultural awareness that will support all future learning.

Duration

6 weeks (18 lessons)

Year Level

Years 0-3 (Ages 5-8)

Learning Areas

Social Sciences, English, Te Reo Māori

📚 Unit Lessons

Lesson 1.1: How Do I Learn Best?

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Students explore different learning styles and discover their own strengths as learners through interactive activities and self-reflection.

Learning Styles Self-Reflection

Lesson 1.2: Learning Together - Collaborative Systems

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Explore how different cultures approach group learning, including Māori concepts of ako (teaching and learning) and whakatōhea (unity).

Collaborative Learning Cultural Perspectives

Lesson 2.1: School as a Learning System

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Analyze how schools are organized as learning systems, exploring the roles of students, teachers, whānau, and community in supporting education.

Systems Thinking Community

🚀 Full Unit Development

Building comprehensive Phase 1 resources based on our successful Y8 Systems methodology

🚀 Scaling the Gold Standard

This Phase 1 unit follows the same proven methodology as our successful Y8 Systems unit: comprehensive lesson plans, integrated resources, print-ready handouts, and authentic cultural perspectives.

📄 Print-Ready Resources
🎯 Clear Learning Objectives
🌿 Cultural Integration
🔗 Curriculum Alignment
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