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Ako-overview | Dr Marcia Leenen-Young

Supporting learners, Educational outcomes, Teaching strategies
Published: 24 October 2023

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.

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Ako Explored – Six principles for enhancing learner outcomes in tertiary education

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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