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Applied 2: Reflective Entries  Digital Divides  There are several aspects to reflect upon when considering the ‘digital divide’ we experience in practice, and the impact these have on the inquiry my colleague and I are conducting together within our Hub learning environment. One highlights how our wider community, teaching staff and students' families have influence into how bias thinking is perpetuated or reversed. Alan Hall (2001) understood that the new millennium was the making of a future that would see an ever increasing “cultural, social and ethical pluralism” (p. 2) within New Zealand classrooms. Hall (2001) noted that diversity within class environments has meant that today's teachers need to work within multiple belief systems, personal ideologies and a more ‘present’ student whanau. Reflecting on the implications diverse belief systems have on our practice and inquiry has highlighted how seemingly little things can have a direct affect on class env...

Reflecting on Practice

This is a reflective entry describing the influence cultural pedagogy, diverse communities and different perspectives have when engaging with teacher inquiry; while also considering how aspects of law and regulations affect our practice.  The different audiences, communities and stakeholders who are fundamental to education practice can be quite intimidating when you are placed within a profession which deals with the growth of human qualities and having to assess competence. The processes teachers adhere to when reflecting on their practice are shrouded with high expectations and fraught with navigating one's own belief system. While constantly considering others and critiquing your own perspectives or beliefs. The cycle begins and ends thinking of others and second guessing yourself. This of course is necessary for teachers and their communities of learning in order to be promoting continual professional development. With this in mind teachers may need to c...