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 Te Haerenga Tapatoru, Ako Aotearoa’s transformative journey blending educational growth with the rich cultural values of Aotearoa New Zealand. Discover how this journey reshapes the future of learning.
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.
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 by Ako Aotearoa is bringing a fresh, culturally inclusive approach to professional learning for tertiary educators in New Zealand. It effectively weaves in Māori and Pacific values into education, incorporates advanced online tools for hands-on learning, and maintains a flexible structure. This innovative programme aims to create a passionate community of educators focused on cultural inclusivity.