2023 Annual Report - Tailored Training - New Learner Agency workshop - Ako Aotearoa - Regional Forum in the Central North Island - AARIA research funding - Te Whatu Kairangi - Ako Aotearoa staff activities
As we observe this year's Samoan Language Week, we are reminded of the theme 'Tautua i le alofa,' which encapsulates the essence of 'serving with love.' We encourage you to reflect on how you've been serving with love in your community and practice to support Pacific learner success.
We are also pleased to release our 2023 Annual Report, along with the outstanding number of responses we've received from phase one of our AARIA research and innovation contestable funding round. Keep reading to find out more about our programmes, events, and the different opportunities we have coming up.
In this email:
2023 Annual Report
Tailored Training
New Learner Agency workshop
Ako Aotearoa Regional Forum in the Central North Island
AARIA research funding
Te Whatu Kairangi
Ako Aotearoa staff activities
Noho ora mai,
The Ako Aotearoa team
Latest news from Ako Aotearoa
2023 Annual Report now available on our website
On 9 May, we officially released the 2023 Annual Report that summarises the activities of Ako Aotearoa, and the support we have provided to the tertiary education and training sector over the past year.
Highlights include:
Manako's International recognition
New Te Whatu Kairangi award
88% PLD quality rating
Five additional DFQM organisations
Ako Aotearoa delivers tailored training to two TEOs
If your organisation would benefit from having a tailored session of our workshops or course, contact Info@ako.ac.nz to find out more.
EmployNZ staff members participating in the Engaging Challenging Learners workshop, facilitated by Julia Bruce-Mayne
Catherine Delahunty, facilitator of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - a visual history, conducts an exercise with Dive Zone staff
New Learner Agency workshops
We recently launched our new Learner Agency workshop series facilitated by Dr Damon Whitten. This online workshop series is ideal for educators who wish to support learners in taking greater control of their educational journey and acquire practical skills and strategies that can be implemented into their practice.
There are limited spots left – visit the Learner Agency webpage to register now and learn more.
2024 Regional Forum update
On 17 May we welcomed 80+ attendees to our 2024 Central Regional Forum in Palmerston North for a day of connecting, networking and discussing strategies for overcoming sector challenges – presentation topics included dyslexia/neurodiversity, Mātauranga Māori, AI - opportunities for assessment, and more.
One attendee spoke to the relevance of these topics saying:
“We are exploring how to be more accommodating of neurdivergence, and so I have some new resources and information now to look into to help us do this."
We were very excited to receive over 120 applications in Phase One of our AARIA Contestable Funding Round. We look forward to receiving your completed proposals in phase two.
Applications for the Kaupapa Māori, Le Moana Mua, and the General awards are open until the 28 June. Visit our Te Whatu Kairangi webpage to learn more about submitting a nomination.
Ako Aotearoa staff activities
Southern Region ACE Communities of Practice Event
Our Southern Hub Sector Services Manager, Jennifer Leahy, and Evaluation Advisor, Saba Azeem, took part in 'ACE Place', an event coordinated by the ACE Communities of Practice group and marking the third year of our collaboration with the group.
The event focused on celebrating the theme "where learning is possible for anyone in our community". Jennifer noted the huge interest that librarians showed in ACE programmes. Providers also appreciated the opportunity to discover what others have to offer and to connect with each other.
Ako Aotearoa values its connections within the ACE community and is always eager to support their important work. This event provided an excellent platform to engage and remind people of the exciting learning opportunities available for adults in Ōtatutahi (Christchurch).
Jennifer Leahy (3rd from right hand side) and Saba Azeem (right hand side) with the ACE Communities of Practice group in Christchurch
New Sector Services Manager for Central Region
This week we farewell Sam Kelly, our Central Sector Services manager (SSM) who is moving onto an exciting new opportunity. Sam's passion and energy has been infectious, and we have admired is dedication to his mahi (work) and goals of creating an education industry that serves the needs of all learners.
"I have enjoyed working with you and I’m sure given the small place that Aotearoa is, we will see each other again." - Sam
Pale Sauni (left) & Sam Kelly (Right)
The talented Christina Crews will be stepping in as acting Sector Service Manager for the Central Region. Many of you may know Christina through her various roles at Ako Aotearoa over the past 16 years and we are pleased she accepted this new appointment.
To get in contact with Christina, you can email her at Christina.crews@ako.ac.nz or phone her at 06 951 9218.
Gain an introductory understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This workshop is for non-Māori only, to ensure cultural safety for participants. One x 4-hour session.
Understanding the Pacific view of finance and the effect that cultural obligations can have on the success journey of the Pacific learner are prioritised in this workshop. Two x 1-hour sessions (17 June & 1 July).
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