Alan Hall

Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand
TEFANZ

Alan Hall has made a significant contribution to teacher education for over forty-four years as a teacher, a leader and a researcher.

Throughout the years Alan has been an enthusiastic, imaginative and gifted teacher who has challenged teachers and teacher education students.  He has taught in early childhood, primary and secondary teacher education programmes as well as working with teachers upgrading their qualifications.  His work has been characterised by passion, energy and commitment.

Alan’s research and writing on professional ethics is highly regarded.  He was a writer and adviser for the Code of Ethics produced by the Teachers’ Council and worked with the NZEI on their Code of Ethics.

Alan’s contribution to teacher education extends beyond his teaching and research.  He was a senior staff member at Hamilton Teachers’ College and instrumental in leading the College into the merger with The University of Waikato.  After the merger he continued to provide ongoing academic and professional leadership.

Over the years Alan has challenged students, colleagues and teachers to be the best.  He has extended that challenge to himself as well as evidenced through his thinking about the contribution new technologies would make and his learning of te reo Mäori.

His has been a career committed to sustained excellence.