Read about the Capability Building Model underpinning the Manako Programme and find out more about pathways to capability building.

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About the Manako programme

Manako builds on the work of the National Centre of Literacy and Numeracy for Adults and He Taunga Waka. Find out more about our plans for the future.

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Our Capability Building Model

Our model aims to bring together all the elements needed for improving educator capability in adult language, literacy, numeracy and cultural capability.

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Pathways to capability building

Learn more about the Manako team's pathway to building capability adult language, literacy and numeracy education.

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Manako Communities of Practice

Join our Manako and Neurodiversity Communities of Practice for tips, resources, research, news and updates.

Best practice in LLN and cultural capability

Manako Briefing Papers

These briefing papers offer best practice recommendations in language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) education and cultural capability practice for Tertiary sector staff.

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Success Story

Success for Ako Aotearoa in 2023 Library of Congress Literacy Awards

The Library of Congress in the United States has selected Ako Aotearoa, the National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence, as an honouree in their 2023 Literacy Awards.