The Little Things That Work: Insights from Joy Cowley

Children’s writer and national treasure Joy Cowley (ONZ DCNZM OBE) speaks to staff and students of Otago’s Te Kura Ākau Taitoka - College of Education. Drawing from a treasure trove of works including Mrs Wishy Washy, The Silent One, and Greedy Cat Joy shares her insights into children’s writing, language, story-telling and learning from children. This special seminar is in the year we celebrate 150 years of teacher education in Otago. 'Hoki whakamuri, kia anga whakamua – Look to the past to forge the future.'