Find out more about our co-funded research projects from the 2024 AARIA request for proposals.
2024 projects funded | 6
Total funding awarded by Ako Aotearoa | $259,320
Project
Empowering Aotearoa: An Inclusive Approach to AI Literacy in Tertiary Education
This research aims to address the gap in AI literacy among diverse learner populations in Aotearoa New Zealand by co-constructing and implementing a comprehensive AI literacy resource that can be practically applied through learning and assessment.
Project
Can a focus on ākonga Māori learning experiences positively impact on the learning experiences for all ākonga
This research explores what is possible if you give a priority focus to the learning experiences and outcomes of ākonga Māori. How does this impact the learning experiences and outcomes of all ākonga?
Project
Circle of Knowledge: Engaging Strategies for Teaching and Learning
This project evaluated the implementation of Teaching and Learning Circles (TLCs) within Adult and Community Education contexts.
The project report offers insights and recommendations for educational leaders, facilitators, and practitioners committed to developing reflective and contextually relevant professional learning communities.
Project
A Tiriti-led approach to psychology | The effectiveness of Te Kete o Hinengaro in supporting whānau, community and learning environments
This project aims to integrate mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and Western psychology frameworks to improve academic performance and career readiness among tertiary ākonga (students).
Project
Panitīnaku | Kaupapa Māori approaches to doctoral examination
This project aimed to develop preliminary guidelines for a kaupapa Māori approach to doctoral examination.
Unfortunately this project was unable to be completed.
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Matapaki Atamai Hangahanga | Promoting reflective and interactive learning with AI conversations
This project has designed, and is trialling two types of AI-powered verbal conversational assessments to improve the educational outcomes for tertiary learners across diverse subject areas.