Do you want to be a qualified facilitator, tutor or trainer?
Adult educators play a vital role in our communities helping develop people's confidence and capabilities in areas such as literacy, numeracy, digital technology, personal growth and workplace development.
He Puāwai caters for current adult educators seeking a recognised adult education qualification. It suits people working with adults in vocational, workplace, community-based or tertiary settings who are interested in being a more responsive educator.
This practical programme positions Māori philosophies, principles and mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) as a foundation for enhancing practice. You'll explore the implications this has for learning styles and effective learning environments, while reflecting on your practice.
Become an adult educator that empowers learners!
When you pass this programme, you'll receive this qualification:
This is a full-time programme that consists of 60 credits delivered over 20 weeks. Throughout the programme you'll be required to attend:
You’ll also need to complete learning activities designed to enhance your learning for:
Some of the learning activities will need to be completed online. You'll need to have access to an internet-connected device for this programme.
To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:
Applicants who do not meet these entry requirements may be granted special admission by Aukaha Ako (delivery). In this case, applicants must:
All applicants must also:
Important information: You'll need to have access to at least six adult learners throughout the duration of the programme.
Explore further study options in adult and tertiary teaching.
I want to use my qualificationTrain or facilitate learning as a vocational, tertiary, marae-based, workplace or community-based educator.