Programme Planning

Programme Planning is individually planned for each child attending Tuatara Kids.

Below is a brief explanation of the process, which we call Ako.

Ako: A celebration of shared learning

Ako translates as 'to learn - to teach'. Through this process, teachers
and children are learning from and teaching each other. The framework is based on the principles of teachers noticing, recognising and responding to children's learning. (Carr 1998).

1)      What's happening here? (Notice the experience)

This is the process of observing and describing the detail and context of what the child is doing.

2)      What are the possible learning outcomes? (Recognise the learning)

Here the teacher articulates the possible learning outcomes that could be happening for the child and is documented as a 'bigger picture'. Teachers draw upon Te Whariki, Te Titiri o Te Waitangi and current learning theories to support their understanding of the child's learning. The teacher should look at what is happening for the 'whole child' and how they might be discovering and exploring the world around them. This learning often intertwines a number of qualities that can be identified using six 'holistic dimensions':

·         Physical

·         Emotional

·         Cultural

·         Spiritual

·         Cognitive

·         Social

3)      What next? (Respond as a reflection)

This process allows the teacher to communicate how they will actively support
the child, the role they will play and the rationale for their response.

It is important to note that Arko is fluid and has no time limit. The intention is to celebrate the 'here and now' for the child and reflect on what learning has happened.