Poipoia te Pitomata | Planning for diverse needsAuckland6 May 2025 - 7 May 2025COURSE FULL - SUBMIT A REGISTRATION TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST This two-day workshop equips kaiako of all levels with insights into neurodevelopment, trauma-informed teaching, and inclusive education through a Mātauranga Māori lens. Day 1 explores the Te Whare o Oro model, using traditional metaphors to understand brain function, trauma impact, and strategies for supporting neurodiverse learners. Day 2 focuses on creating inclusive learning environments, applying frameworks like Te Tūāpapa o He Pikorua and Universal Design for Learning to support all ākonga effectively.Past course
Pūtaiao - He Whare PūrākauAuckland26 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025This two-day workshop is designed to support kaiako in understanding our natural world, and the facilitation of mātauranga Māori through authentic learning contexts. This is an opportunity to interact with Pūtaiao from a Māori worldview through pūrākau and maramataka. We invite kaiako who are teaching Pūtaiao and/or Science, and those who have a particular interest in mātauranga Māori. Past course
Tūhuratanga Pūtaiao 1ONLINEThe first module, of the Tūhuratanga Pūtaiao series, covers different types of scientific investigations to introduce to your ākonga.Past course
Kia Wana te Ako - AucklandAuckland10 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2025A two-day workshop designed for kaiako who want to strengthen their teaching practice of reo ā-waha and reo ā-tā, including vocabulary development. Participants are expected to attend the workshop closest to their location. It is recommended that kaiako attend BOTH workshop days. However, kaiako can choose to attend either day 1 or day 2. Reo ā-Waha will be the focus on day 1, and Reo ā-Tā on day 2. Day 2 - Reo ā-Tā strategies require ākonga to be reading and writing independently. Day 2 content is mostly suitable for kaiako teaching at intermediate and secondary/wharekura levels.Past course