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Puna Aronui – Exploring mātauranga pūtaiao

15 May 2025 - 26 May 2025

Region(s): Nationwide

Type(s): professional Development

Experience the FREE SLH Puna Aronui programme. Join us for an opportunity to be part of a community of educators developing their understanding of mātauranga pūtaiao and science education. Spaces are limited and this is for Aotearoa New Zealand teachers only. 

We have now reached our maximum capacity for this course.

Register by midnight 22 May. 

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This professional learning opportunity is designed to shift your classroom practice by exploring various resources and tools designed to support the inclusion of culturally responsive education that is accessible and engaging for all. Together, we will cultivate a dynamic educational experience that enhances your creativity and curiosity alongside your scientific understanding, empowering you to inspire others. 

This is a 4-week part-time online professional learning course and requires a weekly time commitment of 2-3 hours.  

The 4 weeks will include 3 synchronous online discussion group/webinar style, self-directed supported learning and forum contributions.  

  • Week one: online live session – Monday 26 May, 6:30–7:30 pm 

  • Week two: online live session – Tuesday 3 June, 4–5 pm  

  • Week three: supported self-directed learning activities and forum discussions  

  • Week four: online live session – Wednesday 18 June, 4–5 pm 

This opportunity is free and is only available for New Zealand educators. Participants who attend all the sessions and are active participants within the Puna Aronui community will receive recognition for their contributions and learning with a digital badge and certificate. 

Māori scientists collage with logo of Science Learning Hub

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Supporting teachers’ professional learning through an innovative project collaboration between the Science Learning Hub and NZASE, funded by NEX.

Rights: University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
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This is a collaboration between the Science Learning Hub and NZASE, funded by the Ministry of Education through NEX. 

This programme will be valuable for both primary and secondary school teachers.

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Acknowledgement

Thank you to NZASE – New Zealand Association of Science Educators and NEX – Network of Expertise, for funding this initiative. 

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Published: 16 May 2025
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