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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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Dr Rebecca Jesson

Research and Academic Director

Dr Rebecca Jesson is an Associate Professor in literacy education at The University of Auckland - Faculty of Education and Social Work. She was recently appointed as the Research and Academic Director, Tui Tuia I The Learning Circle, and leads the National Reading Recovery Centre, Aotearoa New Zealand. 

 

Rebecca's research is co-designed with schools and their communities in New Zealand and the Pacific. Her research is transforming the way literacy education is delivered in the Pacific Islands in a culturally sustaining way. She focuses on teaching and learning innovations that will improve the literacy learning experiences of students. Her studies use evidence to support school groups to develop strategic direction for professional learning and school change. 

 

Rebecca has been a primary school teacher across a number of schools and year levels, including Reading Recovery. Her Masters of Education (2001) research focused on implementing critical thinking in the English curriculum. Her PhD (2010) research was situated in a schooling intervention and explored different models of professional development in teaching writing. 

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