Improving results through improved relationships at Tauranga Boys

Improving results through
improved relationships at
Tauranga Boys’ College
The Academic Coaching model.
Richard Hall (Deputy Principal)
Mike Akkerman (Year 12 Dean)
October 2013
We decided, that, as with
teaching boys, the relationship
between the teacher and
student could be harnessed.
So what did we do?
We used the ‘experts’ in
the College
We made a visit
 We met with Sam Smith
and the team at Massey
High.
 On that trip we had at
least one representative
from each important
area. It was led by the
Principal.
We knew we had…
Uneven delivery
A desire to climb higher
The Academic Coaching
Initiative
 Began in 2011.
 TWO form teachers per form class.
 We ran at the beginning of the year PLD for
staff on how to ‘coach’ students.
 We made it a focus in school wide
assemblies and newsletters.
 Careers staff put each year 11 boy through
the careerquest programme.
Supported staff with;
 The PLD.
 On interview technique, a TWO way
conversation.
 The range of ‘industries’ instead of jobs.
 Use of the KAMAR ‘Student Profile’
application.
 Support staff to enter the information and
print when required.
 Extended form times when required.
It’s always an issue…
The Whanau Meeting
 We changed the format of an existing
parent/teacher meeting.
 20 -30 minutes with each Yr 11 student and
their parent(s).
 Explained why we were there.
 What we had already done.
 Where the GROW goals looked like they were
leading in terms of an industry.
 How NCEA worked.
 Any other questions
We collected current student data
This was done through the KAMAR SMS, using the estimated
credits database.
The Dean and the Tutor
Worked together to plan interventions
Updated
 ‘Credits to Date’ shared with the form
teacher and the student.
 Also sent home to the parents 4 times a
year.
 Have strategic meeting where we select a
group of students to work with.
 In 2014 will be part of the WBOP
Smartpaths Trades Academy for Yr 12
students.