Innovative science approach proving sustainable at Willowbank School

By Michelle Curran
Published August 28, 2017

With the mandate to upskill her colleagues in science and pedagogy, Tina Joshua-Bargh takes an innovative approach to her role as science lead teacher at Willowbank School in east Auckland suburb, Howick.

Joshua-Bargh leads a curriculum team of four other teachers from different year levels, and the overarching goal is for these ...

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Innovative science approach proving sustainable at Willowbank School

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