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Tui Tuia | Learning Circle empowers Kāhui Ako, kaiako, teachers, school leaders and tumuaki to achieve better outcomes for students and learners.

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All languages are to be treasured

Languages, Culture & Identity

We offer programmes, workshops, in-person classroom support, online support and resources to help strengthen language learning in New Zealand schools.

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Cultural competencies

Pacific-Led Education

Empowering educators, students, and communities to shape a future of educational excellence that is firmly rooted in Pacific identity and aspirations.

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Improving instructional dexterity

Literacy and Numeracy

We work with schools to build the literacy and numeracy capability of school leaders and teachers to accelerate learning outcomes for all students.

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Chris Lowman

Kaiwhakaruruhau

Ngāti Pākehā, based in Tāmaki Makaurau Kaiwhakaruruhau Te Reo Matatini

Chris has worked in the teaching profession since 1969 in the role of teacher, Deputy Principal, Principal and Resource Teacher of Māori. Chris is a facilitator in te reo Māori (Māori Medium) in early childhood, reo rua, reo rūmaki, and Kura Kaupapa Māori. 

He has a particular interest in supporting teachers in Māori Medium settings in:

  • Teaching oral language  
  • Deliberate Acts of Language Learning (DALLs) 
  • The implementation of sequenced scaffolded language programmes across the curriculum  
  • The development of programmes which optimise learners’ language transfer strategies
  • Bilingualism/biliteracy and language learning

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