Using AI in Student Work? Here’s How to Handle Declarations and Rubrics. Learn how to support academic integrity with AI. This post offers ready-to-use student declaration templates and assessment rubrics designed for educators in Aotearoa navigating AI in the classroom.
AI in Tertiary Education: Discover how AI could transform New Zealand’s tertiary education system, from personalised learning and teacher reskilling to workforce readiness, with a focus on cultural sensitivity and ethical practices.
Discover key findings from our AARIA research on AI in adult tertiary education in Aotearoa NZ. Explore the challenges, ethical concerns, and future trends shaping AI’s role in education.
Explore the integration of AI in tertiary education with insights from the AARIA research project led by Graeme Smith and Michael Grawe. Discover the current state, challenges, and future prospects of AI in education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Explore the journey of ‘Te Whakawhanake Ara Mātauranga,’ a transformative pathway for Māori educational development. This post delves into the cyclical process of learning innovation, rooted in Māori philosophies, through stages of potential, maturation, integration, and fulfillment. Discover how these stages intertwine to forge a dynamic, culturally enriched educational framework.
Explore the critical impact of neglecting key domains like adult literacy, Māori and Pacific cultural education, and neurodiversity support in New Zealand tertiary education. Discover the societal, community, and educational risks, and learn about strategies to address these overlooked areas. Dive into our comprehensive analysis and join the conversation on shaping a more inclusive and dynamic educational landscape in New Zealand.
Explore the insights and lessons from New Zealand’s Literacy and Numeracy Implementation Strategy 2015-2019. Discover how these experiences shape future educational policies, fostering an inclusive, literate, and numerate society in Aotearoa. Join us in charting a path towards a dynamic and inclusive educational future.
The Tapatoru Programme from Aotearoa, globally recognized for its culturally inclusive education, aligns well with the 2021 Code of Practice produced by NZQA. The Programme’s focus on cultural competency, learner wellbeing, and active engagement mirrors the Code’s objectives. Tapatoru supports many educational goals laid out in the Code, but does not address administrative aspects, necessitating additional strategies for full compliance.
Ako Aotearoa’s Tapatoru Programme has seen major successes; 92.31% of educators have adopted new teaching approaches learned from the programme, with 91.67% overcoming challenges thanks to its support. The programme’s core values like kinship, care and respect, spirituality, and love have driven these transformations, leading to an enhanced, inclusive learning environment.
The Tapatoru Programme, influenced by Ako Aotearoa, is revolutionizing tertiary education in New Zealand. 2023 witnessed significant advancements in the programme, blending core values like relationships, respect, spirituality, and empathy into teaching methods. The programme now provides free, quality resources on Pathways Awarua and is continually expanding to cover diverse learning needs, including technology-enhanced learning and ESOL foundations. The Tapatoru Programme is molding a competent, future-ready teaching workforce in New Zealand.