PAE WHAKAHAERE

Whakahaere means to lead, conduct or facilitate. In the context of learning and teaching, it refers to the ways in which we support students to transition into the University environment, and how we facilitate their growth and development throughout their studies.

How our values inform our practice

NGĀ UARA WHAKAHAERE

Glossary of terms

We support and guide our students on their transition into, and their journey through, our University.

ACTION 12:

We will provide a seamless, supportive and scaffolded learning experience for all students that enables them to transition well, successfully navigate their learning, make well-informed choices, and fulfil their potential for success.

Supporting plan

MAHERE TAUTOKO
Establish robust methods for evaluating a student’s preparedness for entry into our programmes, coupled with personalised guidance that enables them to make well-informed decisions and choices about their study options.

Responsibility

  • Student Services
  • College Director Teaching and Learning
  • Head of School
  • Dean, Academic

Milestone

  • By end 2020

 

Develop, where appropriate, alternative portfolio entry processes for admission so that students who might not otherwise meet the traditional metrics for entry, but who have the potential to succeed, have the opportunity to do so.

Responsibility

  • Office of the Provost
  • Dean, Academic
  • College Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor
  • Head of School

Milestone

  • By end 2020

 

Provide excellent academic advice and learning support from the student’s first engagement with Massey University, through transition, progression, and completion.

Responsibility

  • All

Milestone

  • By end 2020
  • Ongoing

 

Ensure students understand how each part of their qualification contributes to their overall learning and prepares them for their chosen career and future employability.

Responsibility

  • Office of the Provost
  • Academic Committee
  • Student Services

Milestone

  • By end 2020