NZTC-002 Webinar

Bridging Cultures

Effective cross-cultural mentoring for student teachers new to NZ

Date: 17th September, 2024
Format: Recorded Webinar
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How do we ensure everyone feels valued?

This session will empower you to build strong, cross-cultural mentoring relationships that enhance the teaching experience for everyone involved. Don't miss out on this opportunity to broaden your horizons and become a more inclusive mentor!

Presented By

Barbara Watson (PhD)

Webinar Duration

Approximately 45 minutes

Skill Level

Suitable for Associate teachers in New Zealand.

What will you learn?

In this webinar we delved into the essential aspects of mentoring student teachers from diverse cultural backgrounds, especially those new to New Zealand. Discover how our own cultural perspectives shape our views on 'good teaching' and learn strategies to effectively collaborate with individuals who bring different perspectives.

Certificate of completion provided
for your professional learning records
About the presenter

Barbara Watson (PhD)

Barbara is a qualified early childhood and primary teacher and has owned and managed early childhood centres. Having worked as part of the EC Professional Support team at the Faculty of Education for 7 years, she has strong links with The University of Auckland. While in this role Barbara facilitated a variety of workshops and programmes for a wide range of ECE services and also lectured on a number of ECE papers.

Barbara has a passion for supporting teachers to make effective links between theory and practice. Her Masters thesis focused on leadership and adult education and her PhD investigated how induction and mentoring programmes are enacted in education and care services. Barbara works with centre leaders as a mentor, coach and external appraiser.