Tag: tapatoru
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TAPA GPT on PATHWAYS AWARUA — Your AI Kaitiaki for the Tapatoru Programme
Introducing TAPA GPT — the AI kaitiaki for the Tapatoru Framework. Supports vocational tutors with culturally grounded, reflective, inclusive teaching.
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Annette Tofaeono Highlights Inclusive Literacy Practice and More at ACAL 2025
Annette Tofaeono shares inclusive literacy strategies at ACAL 2025, highlighting Tapatoru and DFQM frameworks from Aotearoa.
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Aroha: Teaching with Compassion, Not Just Content
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in Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Responsiveness in Education, Educator Reflections & Practice, Holistic Adult Education, Inclusive Education Strategies, Māori & Pacific Pedagogies, Relational Practice in Teaching, Tapatoru, Tapatoru Values in Practice, Teaching with Heart & Purpose, Vocational Learning EnvironmentsDiscover how the Māori value of Aroha—love, compassion, and empathy—transforms adult vocational education. Learn practical ways to create inclusive, caring, and empowering learning environments.
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Embedding Literacy and Numeracy in Vocational Training – LLN CoP Workshop Recap
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in Education, Adult Learning, Adult vocational education, AI in Education, Education Technology (EdTech), Educator Professional Development, Literacy and Numeracy (LN), Professional Development, Professional Development for Educators, Professional Development for Teachers, Teacher professional development, Trades Training, vocational educationEmbedding Literacy and Numeracy in Vocational Training from the LLN Community of Practice workshop. Explore Tapatoru, DFQM, and ALEC GPT, plus hands-on AI-powered LN support for trades educators. 🚀 #VocationalTraining #LLN
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Celebrating the Impact of Tapatoru in Tertiary Education in 2023: Insights & Achievements
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in Education, Adult Community Education, adult education, Adult Education and Literacy, Adult Tertiary Education, Adult vocational education, career and professional growth, Community Education, Cultural Diversity in Education, Education and learning, education and training, Education delivery model, Education resources, Education Strategies, education technology, Educational Excellence, Educational Frameworks, educational trends, Educator Professional Development, Empowerment in Education, Equity and Access in Education, Future of Education, Inclusive education, Indigenous education, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, professional, Professional Development, Professional Growth and Career Development for Educators, Professional standards, Teacher professional development, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Strategies and TechniquesAko 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.
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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 do you become the best kaiako (teacher) you can be?
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in Education, Education delivery model, Education resources, Executive Education, Export Education, Indigenous education, International education, Job Profiles, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, Profession, professional, Professional Development, Professional standards, Professional Standards Framework, Tapatoru, Tutor ProfileIn 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
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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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…