User:Fbfantail

Professional background
I am Head of Learning Area - Science at Alfriston College (AC). Alfriston College is a great school to work at as you are encouraged to try new things with the aim of developing Independent Learners. New wikieducators at AC, all of whom I consder myself lucky to be working and learning alongside, are Lynda Shanks, Karyn White and Sharra Martin. I have been at Alfriston since 2006, prior to this I was at St Cuthbert's College working with some great staff including wikieducator users; Mark Osborne and Mary Robinson. I started my teaching career at Manurewa High School in a very strong science faculty under the leadership of Christine Howard.

I was an executive member and treasurer of New Zealand Association of Science Educators from 1998-2006 and have been involved in Curriculum and Assessment development throughout my career.

Education
I love learning.....love it, love it, love it!

Formally - I have a BSc from Auckland University and a Diploma in Teaching from the Auckland College of Education. Informally - my education is ongoing... I enjoy learning every day, from all sorts of people.

I have been involved in a lot of professional development - pedagogy, literacy, thinking, IT and Te Kotahitanga. I am starting a Masters in Teaching and Learning at Massey University in the second half of the year.

Professional
in no particular order...


 * Nature of Science in New Zealand Curriculum
 * Student Centred Learning (personalised learning)
 * Motivation and Engagement
 * Leadership and empowering teachers

...and the role of technology in all of the above...

Personal

 * My Family
 * New Zealand Ecology
 * Tramping
 * Reading
 * Most sports
 * Having a beer with my work colleagues on a Friday

Physics Resources
Muriwai Field Trip this resource guides year 12 students reinforces basic wave properties using a field trip. Any beach where waves are clearly visible would work, particularly if there is clifftop access for viewing.

Reading List
Books I am reading right now...

My Sandbox
My sandbox