The Occupations of Connor
Connor was once employed by Warner Brothers, what for?
Testing their video games.
During his Te Rau Horopito interview with Andy & Jo Connor talked about DMIC. What does DMIC stand for?
DMIC stands for...
DEVELOPING MATHEMATICAL INQUIRY COMMUNITIES
Connor was born on which day this month?
October 31st
Neil Fleming came up with the acronym V.A.R.K showing various ways students and people learn.
What does the V stand for?
V = Visual
Visual learners need to be able to see what occurs.
Connor has a mother and father that both have the same name as two individuals we work all work with.
What is his mothers and fathers name?
Jo & Campbell.
Connor has been a primary & intermediate teacher for how long officially?
Three terms in total.
Connor really likes DMIC and uses it to teach literacy.
He likes to use talk moves, can you name the missing talk moves?
Revoicing
R_______.
Reasoning
A____ ___.
Waiting
Think, P____ & S____.
Connor does not like what type movies?
Horror.
Scary movies.
Neil Fleming's V.A.R.K is actually an expansion on the model V.A.K
What two words does the R stand for?
Reading & Writing.
Connor had to live alone by himself during high school when his family left Christchurch in 2010 September, Why did they move?
September Earthquakes 2010.
Unfortunately by the time my family decided to move back into their home the February Earthquakes occurred and Connor had to live by himself again in New Brighton.
Whilst studying during the day for the last 3 years Connor worked weekends and nights where?
Selwyn Aquatic Centre.
I was a swim instructor for also 3 terms in Toal before I was asked to be a swim school weekend team leader and now I help with their staff training.
Connor Had his interview on the 11th of June, what day of the week was it?
Wednesday
Pumpkin King.
Currently recognised are 5 teaching styles.
Authority, Demonstrator, Facilitator, Delegator, and Hybrid.
What job in education is associated with the Authority style of teaching?
Authority style teachers deliver various types of information through lectures and direct instruction.
Job = Lecturer
Both my parents are not the best at communicating.
it was not until the age of 22- 23 when I started to get along with my dad and accept that he cannot change.
How many weeks into Covid-19 Lockdown did my mother last until she asked for a divorce?
3 weeks.
Connor had a job interview where for over an hour he talked about food. He was successful in getting this job what was the title of this job?
Human Resources.
I worked for IAG working with banks and insurance companies. I learnt a lot of money but the job increasingly made me sad.
Connor had his interview at 6.15pm, but what time did he actually show up?
5.30pm
Actor Tony Todd was paid $1000 every time he was stung by a bee. What was the name of the film?
Candyman
Currently recognised are 5 teaching styles.
Authority, Demonstrator, Facilitator, Delegator, and Hybrid.
What job in education is associated with the Hybrid style of teaching?
Primary & intermediate teachers.
Hybrid style of teaching includes a balanced, flexible mix of all other styles, adapting their own approach based on the subject matter, the stage of the lesson, and the needs of diverse learners.
As the oldest child I some how end up being the most responsible.
How many years after High School did my sister last with my parents before asking to live with me?
1 Year
After High School at the age of 19 my sister turned up at my flat at around 6am and asked to live with me and my friend Caleb. She is currently 26 and not living with me. She does though still lives at the flat we were renting out.
Connor met his partner (who is also a teacher) working at what school?
Hornby High School.
Connor finished his interview with Jo & Andy and was in the car by 7.36pm. What did he pick for dinner that night after promising his partner he would cook when he got home?
KFC
What is Samhainophobia?
This is the official medical term for the fear of Halloween.
In our strategic plan how many points are in the area of 'Our Initiatives' ?
Nine points in total.
My partner Chelsea and I met whilst I was working at Hornby High School teaching Health.
She was a dancer in a music video for what famous Canadian singer?
Michael Buble - Just haven't met you yet.