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Relationships - Ako Explored Principle 3 | Professor Richard Easter

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

Ako (learning and teaching) requires positive interpersonal relationships.

At the heart of Professor Richard Easter’s practice is the unwavering commitment to connections and collaboration, and the importance of people in the learning process in the face of intellectually challenging content.

Professor Richard Easter - 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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