Statements from SPEC Members
Joan McClellan from Stratford High School wote:-
“Our boss here is so impressed with how the SPEC students went last year because
they are frequent visitors to his office, he has a new confidence in and
respect for
these kids born out of what they achieved in SPEC last year.
He now thinks they can
do almost anything. I figure that that is
success”.
Ines from Aparima emailed:-
“I started the SPEC Shooting Star a couple of weeks ago and you are probably not surprised to hear this: But it is amazing, the kids are engaged and working and even the most challenging students seem to have settled down. I really enjoy teaching this class”.
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Some comments from SPEC National Training Events:-
“Inventive & energetic method to learning, engaging learners. New Zealand focus on students”.
“Excellent resources well put together and backed up in the Teacher’s Manual”.
“Very impressed with all workbooks, layout and programme. It is user friendly which is excellent for the students we work with”.
“Telephone support is excellent”.
“Senior management well behind the project and SPEC. Recognise the value of this course in conjunction with Gateway”.
“SPEC offers a course that caters for a whole range of students who traditionally may not have achieved in our academic system. It is student driven and driven by the new curriculum and the Key Competencies”.
“SPEC courses offer a programme that meets their individual needs, is of high interest and is therefore very motivating”.
“Congratulations on creating such a good process for student driven authentic learning. The resources are inspirational and very easy to follow. The flexibility of the various resources and option for NZQA qualifications at Level 1, 2 & 3 is to be commended”.
“The workbooks and guidelines are user friendly and the students are engaged in the tasks as they find them interesting and relevant”.