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MANAKO, ONLINE WORKSHOP

Learner agency | Supporting learners to organise their learning

Event Details

Date:
23 April 2025

Time:
12:10 pm – 1:00 pm

This is the third workshop in the Learner Agency series. 

A special rate is available for those who register for all four Learner Agency workshops. 
Select the 'Four-workshop series' option when registering online.

Price

$50 + GST Register

Organising your learning is perhaps the most underrated aspect of learner agency and learner success. This workshop contains the secrets to supporting learners to rebuild their confidence, create ‘success momentum’, and become successful in any learning environment.  

If you work with learners who have had difficult school experiences, or literacy and numeracy difficulties, then this workshop is for you. It also includes links to supporting resources. 

Workshop level 

This is a Level 1 (introductory) workshop. No prior knowledge is required.  

Who is this workshop for? 

This workshop is for anyone working in education with an interest in supporting learners to succeed.

Topics covered

  • Research-based strategies learners can use to organise their learning. 
  • Building learner confidence and creating ‘success momentum’. 
  • Practical tips for supporting learners to organise their learning. 

Learning outcomes 

By the end of this workshop you will be able to: 

  • describe a number of research-based strategies learners can use to organise learning 
  • apply strategies to build learner confidence 
  • support learners in organising their learning. 

Facilitator

Dr Damon Whitten – a specialist provider of professional development to the tertiary sector, with a background in adult literacy and numeracy.

Free self-directed content 

In addition to the live workshop, participants will have access to self-directed content available through the Ako Aotearoa Developing Learner Agency Educator Pathway on Pathways Awarua. This complementary content will allow you to explore the topic in greater depth at your own pace and in your own time, reinforcing the practical skills and knowledge gained during the workshop.  

Ako Aotearoa badges

Participants can earn an Ako Aotearoa digital badge as evidence of participation and completion of workshop requirements.

Please read these Terms and Conditions before registering for events.

HOSTED BY

Ako Aotearoa’s Manako Programme

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