Planning help and a hint of things to come
We know that it’s never been a busier time to be an educator. Our pānui for Māehe offers PLD resources to make planning easier and add depth to your classroom pedagogy. We also provide a heads-up on changes to our website.
Professional Learning and Development – a wealth of options
Like the rest of the Hub, our PLD space has breadth and depth so we organise resources into categories, which can also be filtered for early years, primary and secondary teaching and learning. Find out more about the three PLD type filters.
The Planning types features contexts for learning and planning pathways, which curate resources and provide curriculum information and pedagogical hints on how to use them. There is also a selection of unit plans.
The Pedagogy types features case studies and other examples of how teachers use Hub resources, alternative conceptions and research insights.
Webinars features recorded webinars for viewing at your convenience.
Poutama pattern
The poutama pattern can represent learning.
In case you missed them, we have two new recorded webinars. Both are full of practical advice for educators.
Taking a knowledge systems approach in the classroom: Some dos and don’ts offers advice about bringing together mātauranga Māori and science knowledge in classroom learning experiences.
Drawing for thinking – even if you 'can’t draw' with Andrew James introduces simple and achievable drawing techniques that help generate ideas, plan, take memorable notes, discover connections between concepts and communicate ideas.
SLH news – April holidays site refresh
The Hub team has been working behind the scenes to freshen up the SLH website. We will make the switch to a new look website during the April school holidays. It will have a fresher look with some small enhancements in functionality.
For users who are already registered, there is one important sign in change to note – after we go live with the refreshed site, you will need to reset your password (or use one of the other sign in features) to access your collections and favourites – once we’ve made the switch.
We recommend that you update your email now if it is not the one you currently use – for example, if you have changed your job/school – otherwise, you will not get the verification email for the new login. Update your email by signing in and then clicking on the Profile button at the top of the webpage and then select My details.
Updating your details on the Hub
Click on the Profile button to update your details.
We will send out a newsletter in early April with more information about the refreshed website and the simple steps you will need to take to maintain access to your collections.
Other news and events
The Royal Society Te Apārangi, with funding from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, offers the Science Teaching Leadership Programme. It’s a transformational opportunity, which includes a two-term placement with a science-funded organisation for you and teacher release for your school. Applications for 2026 are now open and close on 8 May 2025.
We’ve listed a selection of science-related activities happening during the autumn holidays. If we’ve missed something, email us with events from your area so we can add them.
Thanks for your continued support of the Science Learning Hub Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao. For kaiako and ākonga in Aotearoa – enjoy your well-earned holiday break!
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