Services Manager Christina Crews was pleased to host the Ako Aotearoa Central Regional Forum in Palmerston North.

Access photos from the Central Regional Forum here.

Forum Theme:

Cultivating Thought Leadership and Excellence in Teaching | Shaping the Future of Education

He Whakatipu Hautūtanga Whakaaro me te Akoako Kounga | Hei Hanga i te Anamata o te Mātauranga

Programme

The forum was a lively, interactive and informative day. We'd taken previous feedback onboard and added three kōrero/discussion sessions dedicated to key areas of tertiary education that enabled attendees to connect, discuss and have their say.

Download the Programme (PDF, 1.8mb)

Presentations included:

• 2024 Te Whatu Kairangi Awardee Poppy Clapperton, Renee Tawhiti and the Industry Training Solutions All Sorts Team –  Empowering diverse learners and transforming lives and communities.
• Tim Seaholme and Janell Kiriona from the AARIA Project Team at UCOL | Te Atakura – Can a focus on ākonga Māori learning experiences positively impact on the learning experiences for all ākonga?
• Massey University's Dr Sharon Crooks and Dr Kathryn McGuigan – Communities of Practical! Empowering diverse minds through Communities of Practice.
• Professor Palatasa Havea, Office of Pacific Student Success at Massey University – Strengthening Pacific thought leadership in education.

Download the Forum Presentation Slides (PDF, 3mb)

Our Kōrerorero sessions discussed:

• Session One | Facilitation of sector collaboration in tertiary education
• Session Two | Leadership, Promotion and Celebration of Tertiary Teaching Excellence
• Session Three | Thought Leadership

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