Agriculture, Environment And Related Studies

The Resource Centre contains practical material about good teaching and learning in the tertiary sector. The Resources can come from the Communities and Project Groups on the site. The Resources are high-quality, well-presented, evidence-based, and relevant to New Zealand.

This section includes items relevant to the teaching of Agriculture, Environment, and Related Studies.

Most Recent Resources about Agriculture, Environment And Related Studies

Dr Eric Pawson - Tertiary Teaching Excellence Teaching Profile

ako_admin's picture
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

ako_admin's picture
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.

The Utility of Learning Packages and Their Suitability for Building Apprentices

ako_admin's picture
There have been reservations about the style and content of the learning packages which apprentices use to complete parts of their qualifications. Apprentices, employers, BCITO Field Staff and executives were surveyed with the aim of informing a decision about the mode and content of future apprentice education.

Generating Academic Standards in Planning Practice Education - a Project about Work Practice in Urban Planning Courses

ako_admin's picture
A study into practice education in urban planning, particularly the education that occurs when students take on professional work as part of their studies. This project involved those with an interest in planning education, including students, professionals, employers, educators, and professional bodies. Addresses issues of academic standards and assessment.

Case Study 4: Inspiring students to do their best

ako_admin's picture
A Case Study from the University sector. Part of the Enhancing the Effectiveness of Tertiary Teaching and Learning through Assessment project.