Unprompted comments from children in room 21

The following comments were made by children when I asked them to explain how Karawhiua works in their room.

It makes it fun
It makes us think harder.
We get on with things and actually do rather than just talking.
Everyone gets on with work, so it is quieter

In the hour I was in the class, Toby completed 2 workshops with different groups and 2 running records whilst the other children all completed their work without needing to see him for clarification.

The power of managing the classroom in this way is very evident. I have a wondering about how much all the teachers are aware of what we mean when we say Karawhiua? It is important that everyone understands what we are and are not talking about.