Contemporary Secondary Teaching Approaches for Aotearoa New Zealand

Professional development (PD) New Zealand (nationwide)

Posted: 21 June 2024
Notice reference #: 1HAh8_

We are pleased to announce that due to high demand, an additional cohort for our Contemporary Secondary Teaching Approaches for Aotearoa micro-credential has been secured for 2024. 

This 5-point micro-credential course, developed in partnership between Pūtea Whakawhanake Pouako | PPTA Learning and Development Centre and Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, spans one school term. It includes online self-paced modules, three live online webinars, and a one-day, in-person workshop. Full course registration is funded by the Ministry of Education via the PPTA Learning and Development Centre, which also provides a $500 (including GST) travel grant to assist with workshop-related expenses. 

Designed to deepen kaiako's understanding of effective pedagogical approaches, this micro-credential offers the opportunity to teach confidently and inclusively across all levels of secondary schooling. 

Course Modules cover such topics as: 

  • The Teenage Brain: Identity Formation and Relationships 
  • Establishing Conditions for Autonomy: Fostering Student Agency 
  • Building Mastery: Working Within Students' 'Goldilocks Zone' 
  • Connecting Purpose: The 'Real' and 'Tech’ World (AI in the Classroom).

New course begins on 12 July! Spaces are limited so make sure you register fast! 

Find out more about this micro-credential and register via our website: www.ppta.org.nz/pld-fund/micro-credential

Events summary

New Zealand (nationwide)

12 July 2024 – 06 October 2024

Further information

Contact: Cecilia Sanahuja

 (021) 226 6948

pld@ppta.org.nz

www.ppta.org.nz/pld-fund/micro-credential