Exploring Ako | Six steps to success
This workshop set will provide kaiako (educators) with an opportunity to access a fresh new resource to guide them in aligning their teaching practices with proven strategies for ākonga (learner) success.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) workshop series
During March 2025 the spotlight will be on Universal Design for Learning. We will share resources, research and information around this theme.
We will also offer four workshops, to provide you with practical skills, strategies, and knowledge to put UDL into practice.
Learner Agency workshop series
During April 2025 the spotlight will be on Learner Agency. We will share resources, research and information around this theme.
We will also offer a series of four workshops which will provide you with essential skills, strategies, and knowledge to foster learner agency.
Level Up | How to constantly improve your teaching
A series of workshops and coaching sessions designed to help you engage and retain your learners.
Co-operative learning | A teacher’s guide to working with groups
Discover the essential elements of effective group work through practical exercises. Consider assessment design, assessment methods and effective monitoring of groups to promote participation, accountability and fair outcomes for students.
Bullyproofing the learner experience | A Toolkit for Educators
Clarifying boundaries in teacher-student relationships for safe practice
Examine the invisible boundaries between what’s personal and what’s professional in student and workplace relationships. Consider real-world dilemmas and develop strategies to recognise occurrences and respond professionally.
Developing practices for new tertiary teachers
Learn how to facilitate learning, introduce co-operative and inquiry-based learning and explore new practices relevant to your subject and context to create interesting and engaging teaching delivery.
What are we going to learn? Writing SMART learning outcomes
Use Blooms Taxonomy to develop SMART learning outcomes for your own teaching context; develop and build on learner-centred teaching practices with outcomes that align with NZQA Level Descriptors.
Culturally responsive questioning strategies
This workshop introduces a framework that embodies the teaching and learning practices of establishing a trusting learner environment through fostering whanaungatanga - the development of relationships by sharing experiences.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Educator Pathway
Independent learning on Pathways Awarua.
Taking that next step in your professional learning and development is easy with Ako Aotearoa. Everything is evidence-based, practical, high-quality, effective and sustainable.
Our range of PLD workshops and courses can be delivered online or face-to-face, many with digital badges awarded on completion:
- In-house Learning and Development
We can deliver in-house professional development targeted to your needs. For face-to-face options, we can come to you. Contact us to discuss your needs and budget. - Public Online Workshops
Register for one of our public workshops scheduled throughout the year. So many topics to choose from!