Initial Profile STLP
2020 | Soil Science - Greenhouse gas emissions from soil
School: Ladbrooks School http://www.ladbrooks.school.nz/
Host: Lincoln University, Soil and Physical Sciences Department, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Region: Christchurch
Nga Puna Tapuwai Ladbrooks School is a semi rural school of approximately 140 students on the
outskirts of Christchurch. The school is the centre of the community and they play an active role
in the mahi and ako. Ladbrooks School believes that science needs to be authentic, practical,
encourage curiosity and taught within a meaningful context. This is reflected in their philosophy
as a Silver accredited Enviroschool. The school is part of the Nga Matapuna o Nga Pakihi Kahui Ako
and is working on the lever of “making science learning authentic” with the challenge of raising
achievement in science for students in Years 4-10. The school has two teachers who are involved
in the Science Leadership Programme; this will enable the school to deeply embed the understanding
of the Nature of Science across the year levels and effect a change in pedagogy and practice over time.
outskirts of Christchurch. The school is the centre of the community and they play an active role
in the mahi and ako. Ladbrooks School believes that science needs to be authentic, practical,
encourage curiosity and taught within a meaningful context. This is reflected in their philosophy
as a Silver accredited Enviroschool. The school is part of the Nga Matapuna o Nga Pakihi Kahui Ako
and is working on the lever of “making science learning authentic” with the challenge of raising
achievement in science for students in Years 4-10. The school has two teachers who are involved
in the Science Leadership Programme; this will enable the school to deeply embed the understanding
of the Nature of Science across the year levels and effect a change in pedagogy and practice over time.
Ali is passionate about teaching in an engaging, hands on and relevant way. Some of her strengths
are in science and the arts. She has had 18 years primary teaching experience. She teaches with an
incredible team in a flexible learning environment and believes learning outdoors is critical to building
children’s understanding of the world. She has taught across all year levels in primary and is currently
working with Year 3-5. As part of a small school, teachers work with all students at various times. Ali,
as assistant principal and lead teacher for Environmental Ako, works with seniors developing their
leadership skills within this area. She has built long standing relationships with ECan, and Enviro Schools
which enables our school to participate in education opportunities with experts in their field, plant out
days and river monitoring.
are in science and the arts. She has had 18 years primary teaching experience. She teaches with an
incredible team in a flexible learning environment and believes learning outdoors is critical to building
children’s understanding of the world. She has taught across all year levels in primary and is currently
working with Year 3-5. As part of a small school, teachers work with all students at various times. Ali,
as assistant principal and lead teacher for Environmental Ako, works with seniors developing their
leadership skills within this area. She has built long standing relationships with ECan, and Enviro Schools
which enables our school to participate in education opportunities with experts in their field, plant out
days and river monitoring.
Ali’s placement will involve her participation in the general research and activities conducted by the
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Lincoln University. The programme will include opportunities
to work with students and faculty staff, attending undergraduate and postgraduate lectures and laboratories,
participation in field and lab based research, and interacting with students and researchers in academia and
learn about science publication and peer review. A significant component of Ali’s placement will involve
developing a deeper comprehension of the work being carried out in order to understand greenhouse gas
emissions from soils, and factors affecting these: for example, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide.
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Lincoln University. The programme will include opportunities
to work with students and faculty staff, attending undergraduate and postgraduate lectures and laboratories,
participation in field and lab based research, and interacting with students and researchers in academia and
learn about science publication and peer review. A significant component of Ali’s placement will involve
developing a deeper comprehension of the work being carried out in order to understand greenhouse gas
emissions from soils, and factors affecting these: for example, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide.
Coming back to school Ali will share her experiences with staff, look at our current 'state of play' and
develop ways for the Nature of Science to become embedded within the daily practice. She aims
to have a firm foundation of knowledge and understanding of the Nature of Science, Science Capabilities,
of Soil Science research and some associated field and laboratory skills.
develop ways for the Nature of Science to become embedded within the daily practice. She aims
to have a firm foundation of knowledge and understanding of the Nature of Science, Science Capabilities,
of Soil Science research and some associated field and laboratory skills.
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