Category: Teaching Excellence
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Further Reflections on Ako Aotearoa Defunding 2025: Teaching Without a Centre
Further Reflections on Ako Aotearoa Defunding 2025: As the unexpected closure of Ako Aotearoa leaves a void in tertiary teaching leadership, we ask: what happens when the centre for excellence disappears—and what could rise to replace it?
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Reflections on Ako Aotearoa Defunding 2025: When the State Forgets Its Tertiary Teachers
Ako Aotearoa Defunding. Government cuts to Ako Aotearoa signal a shift in NZ education. This post explores what was lost — and what educators might build next.
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Key Takeaways from the Tapatoru Ako Professional Practice Award: Elevating Teaching Excellence
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in Education, Ako Aotearoa, career and professional growth, Cultural values, Educator Professional Development, Learner Centred, Learner-centric approach, Professional Development, Professional Growth and Career Development for Educators, Professional standards, Professional Standards Framework, Teacher professional development, Teaching ExcellenceThe Tapatoru Ako Professional Practice Award, part of Ako Aotearoa’s commitment to New Zealand’s tertiary education, enriches teaching practices and embeds cultural values. The award attracts diverse educators aiming to improve teaching methods, professional values, and earn recognition. Awardees witness significant changes in teaching methods emphasizing individual learners’ needs and cultural values. Also, despite challenges,…
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A Closer Look at Ako Aotearoa’s Tapatoru Programme: Bringing Cultural Values to the Classroom
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in Education, Adult Education and Literacy, career and professional growth, cultural, cultural awareness, Cultural Capability, Cultural Competency, Cultural diversity, Cultural diversity and inclusion, Cultural Exploration, Cultural Inclusion, Cultural insights, Cultural Integration, Cultural Safety, Cultural Sensitivity, Education and learning, education and training, Educator Professional Development, Māori Cultural Safety, New Zealand Education, Professional Development, Professional Growth and Career Development for Educators, Professional standards, Teacher professional development, Teaching ExcellenceExplore Ako Aotearoa’s Tapatoru Programme in our latest post, highlighting its transformative impact on New Zealand’s education. Discover how it integrates Māori and Pacific values into tertiary teaching, fostering cultural competence and inclusive learning environments. A must-read for educators and anyone passionate about innovative educational practices in Aotearoa.