Education, Employment and Work-Life Balance

According to the latest findings from the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and development (OECD), New Zealand performs exceptionally well in overall well-being, as shown by the fact that it ranks among the top countries in a large number of topics in the Better Life Index.

A well-educated and well-trained population is essential for a country’s social and economic well-being. Having a good education is an important requisite to finding a job and New Zealand is a top-performing country in terms of the quality of its educational system. [Read more…]

Authentic Leadership Approaches

Leadership approaches and styles that transform and develop others.

This 3-hr session will consider some leadership theory on best leadership practices, and how to apply theory to practice.  This workshop is suitable for those new to leadership and management roles, those considering a leadership and management role, and for those wanting a professional development refresher course.

Course Code: LDR3

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Mentoring and Supporting Student Teachers

What approaches and strategies will assist with the mentoring and supporting of student teachers?

This 3-hr session will address some of the challenges faced by Associate teachers and students, and strategies and approaches that will enhance the experience for both.  It will also look at some key adult learning concepts and theories about how adults learn, and how this knowledge translates to mentoring practice.

Course Code: LDR2

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Leading and managing effective teams

What strategies promote the development of supportive and effective teaching teams?

This 3-hr session looks at some key concepts and practices that promote the development of effective teams and is suitable for those new to leadership and management roles, those considering a leadership and management role, and for those wanting a professional development refresher course.

Course Code: LDR1

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Marking and assessment as a teaching tool

Am I missing significant opportunities for teaching and student learning?

This 2-hr session looks at marking and assessment as teaching and learning tools to promote student outcomes and is suitable for teachers new to tertiary teaching, considering tertiary teaching, and for those wanting a professional development refresher course.

Course Code: TT5

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