How to lean into ākonga Māori voice
How often do we truly listen to ākonga? Not just hear them—but centre their voices in shaping learning experiences that are meaningful and empowering?
Join this powerful workshop to explore how we can lean into ākonga voice to enrich our practice and create learning environments where tamariki and rangatahi feel valued, heard, and influential. Framed with the Niho Taniwha framework, this workshop will examine the critical role of relationships, power-sharing, and identity in fostering authentic engagement with ākonga.
This kaupapa also connects strongly to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, upholding Tino Rangatirotanga, ensuring that Māori learners’ voices are not only included but actively shape decision making in education.
Throughout this interactive session, we will unpack:
- why listening to ākonga Māori is essential for shaping and informing learning and teaching.
- how ākonga insights can drive meaningful improvements in our practice
- practical strategies to collect and respond to ākonga voice in a way that honours their voice.
Whether you are a kaiako, school leader, or support staff, this workshop will provide you with the tools and confidence to authentically embed the kōrero of ākonga Māori into your learning spaces. Together, let’s move beyond towards a learning culture where ākonga are active participants and partners in their own education.
Come ready to listen, reflect, and take action - because when we uplift ākonga voice, we can and will transform education.
Presenter: Laura Stutz
Duration: 90 minutes (60-min presentation + 30-min Q&A)