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Relationships - Ako Explored Principle 3 | Jamie Smiler

Published: 24 October 2023

Ako (learning and teaching) requires positive interpersonal relationships.

Jamie Smiler, who sees himself as a Māori educator, embeds relationships with ākonga (learners) at the heart of his practice.

Jamie Smiler - 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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