Kagan, multi-faceted, relational, dialogic pedagogy, is the ‘how’ of teaching
Why Choose Kagan
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It's Proven
Cooperative Learning is research-proven as a highly-effective teaching strategy, but Kagan's multi-faceted approach incorporates many other empirical instructional strategies.
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It's Simple
Kagan's practical training provides teachers with a new shared lens to view their current practice & provides alternatives & additions to their teaching kete to ensure full engagement, equity & excellence.
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It's Adaptive
Kagan Structures are content-free & simply facilitate & regulate student interactions with each other & the content, so teachers choose the topic, task, level of engagement & complexity, timings...
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It's Structured
Kagan structures student interactions & engagement, classroom management, class culture, social skills development & the front-end of the NZC - Values, Key Competencies & Effective Pedagogy.
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It's Relevant
When NZ researchers like Dr. Russell Bishop and Dr. John Hattie support cooperative learning as effective teaching, we should pay attention. However, only Kagan ensures equitable outcomes.
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It's Universal
Experienced teachers, PCTs, or leaders - bring your entire faculty, cluster, or Kahui Akō, to a Kagan workshop because it's true shared-pedagogy & suitable for every age, level, subject, & context.
Benefits
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Benefits for Students
Kagan will improve and increase:
Teamwork
Cooperation
Communication skills
Social skills
Motivation
Tolerance
Patience
Kindness
Empathy
Helpfulness
Manners
Respect
Appreciation
Oral language
Vocabulary
Leadership
Resilience
Self-Esteem
Achievement
Equity
Friendships
Self-Discipline
Akō
Tuakana Teina
Fun
Accountability
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Benefits for Teachers
Kagan will improve and increase:
All student benefits plus…
Engagement
Excellence
Equity
Implementation of PLD
Relationships
Interactions
Self-Efficacy
Classroom climate
Safety
Inclusion
Curriculum delivery
Effective pedagogical approaches
Dialogic, relational learning
Culturally-Responsive Pedagogy (CRP)
Classroom management
Classroom routines
Behaviour management
Time on task
Simultaneous interaction
Student accountability
Student interactions
Brain-friendly teaching
Attendance
Shared & cohesive pedagogy
Passion
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Benefits for Principals
Kagan will improve and/or increase:
Student and teacher benefits plus…
Effective pedagogy school-wide
Shared pedagogy
Teacher engagement in meetings
School climate
Leadership skills
Teacher effectiveness
Engagement
Achievement
Attendance
Performance management
PLGs/PLCs
Cohesion & continuity