FREE SEMINAR FOR NEW MIGRANTS
“Introduction to the NZ Education System”
When :
Thursday 25th November 2009
Time :
6.00pm -7.00pm
Where:
Room 3, Te Awa Kairangi building
Corner of Laings Rd and Myrtle St, Lower Hutt
Guest presenter: Abdi Bihi, Migrant and Refugee Education Coordinator, Ministry of Education
Topics covered:
·
NZ education system - teaching and learning in New Zealand
·
Types of schools and how schools are managed
·
What schools teach: the curriculum; levels of schooling from early childhood education to secondary schooling
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Assessment and reporting
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Parents rights and responsibilities in education
·
Challenges for migrants and refugee students
·
Children with special needs
There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.
Light supper will be provided. To register contact
Vesna West on 570 6786 or email vesna.west@huttcity.govt.nz |