Thursday, 6 May 2010
This year National Standards in literacy and numeracy were introduced into New Zealand schools. The moved was hailed by the National party as part of their plan to secure brighter futures for our students. Of course, not everyone agrees. Against this backdrop LATE 03: Innovate Education saw a spirited discussion on the future of our learning institutions.
The panel included Professor John Hattie, Head of Education at Auckland University, who was credited by Prime Minister John Key as the inspiration for our National Standards. However, as he explained at the LATE, he is also concerned a lack of implementation rigor could undo any potential benefits. Joining Professor Hattie on the panel was best-selling author Gordon Dryden and trailblazing principal Charmaine Pountney, who are vocal proponents of the need for education to adapt.
Entertainment included Auckland-based Heart Attack Alley, who brought their blues-infused folk to the stage in the Atrium. Kirsten Morrell won over audiences with a collection of quirky and gorgeous pop tunes from her new album Ultraviolet, before the eclectic but always entertaining Steve Abel & The Chrysalids closed out the evening with alt-pop panache.
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 When: Thursday, 6 May 2010
Where: Auckland Museum
Online Bookings: $20
(plus $3 booking fee)
Time: 6.30pm–11pm
Door sales: Limited door sales from 6:30pm on the night
Enquiries: For enquiries please phone 09 306 7048.
This year's season of LATE at the Museum events welcomes a year-long investigation into the theme of innovation – featuring panel discussions with this country’s leading innovators and music by our top performers.
Professor John Hattie of the University of Auckland, Author Gordon Dryden and trail-blazing principal Charmaine Pountney will explore breakthroughs in our education system, and what’s around the corner. How do we ensure the best for the next generation? What will the classroom of ‘digital natives’ look like?
Smart Talk
The panel features Professor John Hattie, Head of Education at the University of Auckland, Gordon Dryden, a top-selling author, researcher, publisher and broadcaster who has spent many of the last 30 years searching out new methods of learning. Also on the panel is former principal of Auckland Girls' Grammar School Charmaine Pountney, who today is a leading a writer and speaker on education. View Panellists
Great Music
Music on the evening includes Heart Attack Alley, Kirsten Morrell of Goldenhorse, Kiwi supergroup Steve Abel & The Chrysalids as well as the Nick Bollinger live radio show. View Artists
Learning Labs
Our two Learning Labs will be active from 6.30pm to 9.30pm on Level 1. Just take the Atrium stairs or lifts to enter the Labs in the internal circular structure. Walk on in and experience two examples of curriculum based school programmes and meet with Museum educators who’ve developed them. You’ll be welcomed into a setting for a Samoan wedding; you’ll be able to examine Neolithic tools, have your cranial capacity measured, and ‘tweet’ all about it to other Twitter followers!
Food and a cash bar will be available. Please enter via the Atrium from 6:30pm. |
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Evening Programme
| 6.30pm |
Doors open, Atrium entrance
Cafe & bar open
Level 1 galleries open and Learning Laboratories active - access via atrium stairs or lifts 1&2. |
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| 6.45 - 7.15pm |
Heart Attack Alley |
Atrium |
| 7.20pm - 8.40pm |
DJ Nick Bollinger |
Atrium |
7.30pm – 8.30pm
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Panel Discussion
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Event Centre, Level 3
(Event Centre opens at 7.15pm. Access via lifts 1&2) |
8.40pm -9.35pm
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Steve Abel & the Chrysalids interview + performance |
Atrium |
| 9.45pm |
Level 1 galleries close |
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| 9.35pm - 10.35pm |
Kirsten Morrell interview + performance |
Atrium |
11pm
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Close |
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LATE 03: Innovate Education |
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LATE 03: Innovate Education
Thursday, 6 May 2010
This year's season of LATE at the Museum events welcomes a year-long investigation into the theme of innovation – featuring panel discussions with this country’s leading innovators and music by our top performers.
Smart Talk
The panel features Professor John Hattie, Head of Education at the University of Auckland, top-selling author, researcher, publisher and broadcaster Gordon Dryden and former principal of Auckland Girls' Grammar School Charmaine Pountney, who today is a leading a writer and speaker on education. More »
Great Music
Music on the evening includes Heart Attack Alley, Kirsten Morrell of Goldenhorse, Kiwi supergroup Steve Abel & The Chrysalids as well as the Nick Bollinger live radio show. More » |
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Where: Auckland Museum
Cost: $20 online booking ($3 booking fee applies)
Time: 6.30pm-11pm
Phone 09 306 7048 or contact
bookings@aucklandmuseum.com | |
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