Professional Development

Tapatoru Ako Professional Practice: Empowering Tertiary Education with Ako Aotearoa’s Innovative Programme

by Graeme Smith
Posted on November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

The Tapatoru Programme, influenced by Ako Aotearoa, is revolutionizing tertiary education in New Zealand. 2023 witnessed significant advancements in the programme, blending core values like relationships, respect, spirituality, and empathy into teaching methods. The programme now provides free, quality resources on Pathways Awarua and is continually expanding to cover diverse learning needs, including technology-enhanced learning and ESOL foundations. The Tapatoru Programme is molding a competent, future-ready teaching workforce in New Zealand.

Education

Te Ao Māori AI in Education: Integrating Cultural Values Through a Wharenui Framework

by Graeme Smith
Posted on October 31, 2023November 2, 2023

Te Ao Māori AI in Education

Explore the integration of Te Ao Māori values into AI in education through a
unique Wharenui Framework. Learn how principles like whanaungatanga and manaakitanga can enrich AI systems, making them more culturally sensitive and ethically robust.

Education

2023 Library of Congress Literacy Award: Manako Team at Ako Aotearoa Celebrates Global Recognition

by Graeme Smith
Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Ako 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.