PAE WĀNANGA

Wānanga is a term that frames the act of deliberation. It refers to discussion, cooperation and the dissemination of knowledge. Wānanga refers to collaborative, active and participatory learning, which sit at the heart of our pedagogies.

How our values inform our practice

NGĀ UARA WHAKAHAERE

Glossary of terms

Collaboration, including active and participatory learning, is core to our learning and teaching practices.

ACTION 6:

We will ensure that all programmes, pedagogies and supporting infrastructure are designed to enable active and participatory learning, and to develop in students critical thinking skills.

Supporting plan

MAHERE TAUTOKO
Design all curricula, programmes and pedagogies for active learning in all spaces, whether physical or digital, and ensure these are supported by authentic assessment approaches that stimulate learning.

Responsibility

  • Academic Committee
  • Teaching and Learning Committee
  • Dean, Academic
  • College Director Teaching and Learning
  • Director, Digital Innovation

Milestone

  • By end 2020

 

Ensure all programmes support students to work collaboratively as well as individually.

Responsibility

  • Academic Committee
  • Teaching and Learning Committee
  • College Director Teaching and Learning
  • Student Services
  • Teaching staff

Milestone

  • By end 2020

 

Use a whole-of-system approach for learning design that connects curricula, timetable, spaces, technology, culture, and co-curricular activities.

Responsibility

  • Student Services
  • Academic Committee
  • Teaching and Learning Committee
  • Dean, Academic
  • Director, Digital Innovation

Milestone

  • By end 2021