Tag: Ako Aotearoa
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Tapatoru’s Fresh Take on Professional Learning: Shaping the Future of Education
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in Education, Blended learning, career and professional growth, Cultural Diversity in Education, Educator Professional Development, Innovative Learning Methods, innovative learning solutions, Innovative Teaching, Professional Development, Professional Growth and Career Development for Educators, Teacher professional development, Tertiary Education InsightsThe 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…
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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.
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Supporting Adult Learners With Dyslexia: Practical Strategies For Educators
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in Education, adult education, Adult Learning, Adult Tertiary Education, Dyslexia, dyslexia suppor, dyslexia support, Dyslexic, education technology, educational resources, educational technology, Educator Professional Development, Inclusive learning, Inclusive learning environment, Learning Disorders and Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Professional Development, Teacher professional development, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Strategies and Techniques, Tertiary, Tertiary EducationSupporting Adult Learners with Dyslexia. Discover practical strategies for adult educators to effectively support learners with dyslexia. From multi-sensory approaches to assessment flexibility, this comprehensive guide offers actionable insights for inclusive tertiary education.
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2023 Library of Congress Literacy Award: Manako Team at Ako Aotearoa Celebrates Global Recognition
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in Education, Adult Education and Literacy, Adult Learning, Ako Aotearoa, Awards and Recognition, Cultural Capability, Educational Excellence, Educator Professional Development, Embed literacy and numeracy, International Events, Literacy, Literacy and Numeracy, Literacy Development, Literacy Promotion, Maori, Māori Education, Professional Development, Teacher professional development, Tertiary, Tertiary EducationAko Aotearoa’s Manako team receive global recognition at the Library of Congress Literacy Awards 2023. Discover how these New Zealand-based programmes are transforming tertiary education through innovative literacy practices and core values like Whanaungatanga and Aroha.
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How Talanoa Can Build Relationships and Create Positive Change in Your Classroom (Plus 5 Practical Teaching Tips)
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in Education, Adult Learning, cultural, Cultural Competency, Foundation Learning, Improve learning, Improve teaching practice, inform teaching, Knowing the learner, Learn anything, learner, Learner Agency, Learner Centred, Learner success, Learners, Learning, Pacific, Pasifika, Should we teach, teach, Teach better, Teach Better Now, teacher, Teachers, teaching, Teaching philosophy, You can teach betterLearn how talanoa helps educators build trust, listen well, share stories, and create relational learning environments for Pacific learners.
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What Are Micro-Credentials and Digital Badges?
Here’s an overview if you need to get up to speed on using digital badges and micro-credentials.
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Tapatoru – The Foundation Learning Professional Standards Framework
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in Education, Adult Learning, Foundation, Foundation Learning, Framework, Frameworks, Improve learning, Indigenous education, indigenous pedagogy, Learning, Learning Outcomes, learning plans, Learning Strategies, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, professional, Professional Development, Professional standards, Professional Standards Framework, TapatoruTapatoru framework for Foundation Learning This has been a long time coming… However, I’m very pleased to share the new Tapatoru framework with you. I’ve been working on this for the Tertiary Education Commission and Ako Aotearoa since August 2018. This framework is for you if you work with learners, workers or clients who need…
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Cultural Capability Trial for Foundation-Level Educators
Here’s something new from my He Taunga Waka Colleagues at Ako Aotearoa. They would love you to trial new content they have been writing. The focus is on working more effectively with your Māori and Pasifika learners. You’ll need to visit Pathways Awarua to trial the new material and there’s a link to a survey…