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Ako-overview | Dr Marcia Leenen-Young
Dr Marcia Leenen-Young's teaching practice is wrapped around an intimate understanding of Ako (learning and teaching) and the key roles both kaiako (educators) and ākonga (learners) play in the learning and teaching process.
Dr Marcia Leenen-Young - Recipient of a 2022 Te Whatu Kairangi Award.
Ako Explored addresses the urgent and persistent need to improve learning and teaching in the tertiary sector in Aotearoa. It outlines six principles and indicative practices directly applicable to educators across this diverse sector.
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