Agriculture, Environment and Related Studies

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Case Study 4: Inspiring students to do their best

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Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 7 February 2012 - 3:20pm
A Case Study from the University sector. Part of the Enhancing the Effectiveness of Tertiary Teaching and Learning through Assessment project.

Belonging, becoming and being: First-year apprentices' experiences in the workplace

Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 19 January 2012 - 9:40am
In this report, the perspectives of first-year apprentices (both continuing and discontinued) and pre-trade students are studied to explain the factors influencing young peoples’ decision to commence and continue with apprenticeship.

Supporting Pacific Peoples’ participation in the New Zealand horticulture industry

Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 6 April 2011 - 11:46am
This report summarises the key findings from a literature review and stakeholder feedback, in order to inform the Horticulture ITO on delivery and learning needs of Pacific learners both living in New Zealand and/ or planning to migrate to New Zealand to enroll in on-the-job training courses in horticulture in New Zealand.

Dr Eric Pawson - Tertiary Teaching Excellence Teaching Profile

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Last updated by: Jill Tanner-Lloyd on 10 March 2010 - 9:11am
Teaching profile from Dr Eric Pawson (Department of Geography, University of Canterbury) - a Sustained Excellence winner 2009

Using Tutor Hubs as a Spotlight on Quality and Consistency

Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 6 November 2009 - 10:53am
Charlotte Heather describes Tutor Hubs, where staff across the organisation meet to focus on a single area of training. This cross-organisation approach has been shown to improve quality and consistency.