Teacher-only planning companion for Awa Reflection Prompts. Use this page to keep reflection purposeful, emotionally safe, and connected to future action.
This page is for kaiako. The reflection sheet is strongest when students are given time, silence, and real permission to be specific rather than perform gratitude on demand.
A mātauranga Māori lens matters because reflection sits within relationship, responsibility, and the ongoing story of people and place rather than being a detached self-assessment exercise.
Students use language to reflect on learning, describe what helped, and explain what they might do differently next time.
The prompts help students connect noticing, feeling, and next steps in a way that produces meaningful reflective evidence.
Most useful when students can respond using a mix of spoken, written, and visual forms.
Students discuss ideas, listen carefully, and respond to others with thought and care.
Invite pair or circle sharing after the writing window so discussion builds on reflection rather than replacing it.
This is especially useful for classes building reflective talk routines.
Students consider what ongoing responsibility might look like after participation in a local issue.
Keep the final question open enough for genuine next steps, not just a teacher-pleasing promise.
The reflection sheet is strongest when it points forward as well as back.
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Ministry of Education. (2021). Te Mātaiaho: The Refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. Ministry of Education.
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. (2021). Tātaiako: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners. Teaching Council.