According to Ken Robinson (2009) standardizing assessment is not the answer to the question of how we can ensure quality assurance in education. Instead, we should be investing more in teachers and trusting their knowledge and expertise when it comes to teaching, learning and assessment. With regards to assessment, Robinson says that “education is beingRead More…
people
An organizations most valuable asset is their people
This week’s blog post discusses productivity and profitability. Last week, I mentioned how hard New Zealand teachers and leaders work. The reality is, as a nation we work really hard. With the exception of Iceland (a country that enjoys icy cold conditions and 6 months of darkness a year), the average New Zealander apparently spends moreRead More…