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How do you become the best kaiako (teacher) you can be?

  • by Graeme Smith
  • Posted on August 23, 2019November 21, 2019

In my work in tertiary education in Aotearoa New Zealand, I spend a lot of time thinking about this question and what the possible answers are.

One of my jobs is to help develop professional standards for kaiako (teachers and tutors) and others, including support staff, working with foundation level learners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Ako Aotearoa Professional Learning & Development Workshops

  • by Graeme Smith
  • Posted on February 5, 2019September 12, 2019

Here’s something new below for this year from the team at Ako Aotearoa. I’m involved with Ako Aotearoa as a contractor in relation to the Tapatoru framework. Have a look and see if there is something there for you.

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How do you integrate indigenous cultural values and worldview with business and education?

  • by Graeme Smith
  • Posted on November 2, 2018

In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have been working hard to strengthen vocational training, especially for…

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Free workshop in Taupō on Māori cultural competency

  • by Graeme Smith
  • Posted on August 23, 2018

My friends and colleagues at Ako Aotearoa have been working hard on new resources for…

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What is cultural competency? What does cultural competency mean in education?

  • by Graeme Smith
  • Posted on April 27, 2018April 27, 2018

Here’s one definition adapted from what others have said: Culturally competent means possessing the knowledge,…

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Cultural Capability Trial for Foundation-Level Educators

  • by Graeme Smith
  • Posted on February 13, 2018February 13, 2018

Here’s something new from my He Taunga Waka Colleagues at Ako Aotearoa. They would love…

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What Is Ako? It’s A Responsive Reciprocal Relationship With 2 Parts

  • by Graeme Smith
  • Posted on March 7, 2017September 15, 2020

Ako means both teach and learn. It’s a reciprocal relationship where the educator is also learning from the student.

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