What is Tapatoru? Welcome to the first class of Tapatoru, where we embark on a transformative journey of professional growth and development. In this component, we will delve into the foundations of Tapatoru, exploring its purpose, the topics it covers, and the holistic approach it embraces. Get ready to unlock your potential, strengthen your practice, and create an inclusive learning environment that empowers your ākonga (learners) to thrive.

1. TAPATORU
The Tapatoru Ako Professional Practice Award
1.1 What is the Tapatoru?
Graeme Smith, Annette Tofaeono, and Michael Grawe

2. Karakia
May the westerly winds subside
May the southerly winds subside
That freeze the land
And freeze the ocean
So that dawn brings with it
Ice, frost and chilly winds
So let wellness prevail!
Whakataka te hau ki te uru
Whakataka te hau ki te tonga
Kia mākinakina ki uta
Kia mātaratara ki tai
E hī ake ana te atakura
He tio, he huka, he hau hū
Tihei mauri ora!

3. Te whakapapa o te Tapatoru
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024
Investment in
Literacy &
Numeracy
Infrastructure
Tapatoru
Commissioned
Tapatoru
Consultation
Tapatoru
Launched
Tapatoru
Pilots
Solomon
Group
Te Mahi Ako
Skills4Work
Whitecliffe
Blueprint
Hairtotrain
PCTI
Waiting
List…!

4. What is the
Tapatoru?
a whole-organisation approach to
capability building
a powerful reflective practice tool
a learner-centred framework
focused on meeting the holistic
needs of ākonga
a professional development tool
grounded in mātauranga Māori

6. What are the Benefits?
» Values-based approach to teaching & learning
» Validation of educator expertise & achievements
» Express the richness of ako (learning & teaching) through Māori & Pacific worldviews
» Coaching & mentoring by Ako Aotearoa facilitators
» Tailored professional learning & development (PLD) pathway
» Free Ako Aotearoa Manako course

7. What do we cover?
does
Kupu
Unpacking your values
Unpacking your understanding
and practice
Planner
Portfolio Assessment
CV Reflection Referee 1 Referee 2
Tapatoru Ako Professional
Practice Award
Values
Understanding
Practice
Kupu
Kupu Māori
Kupu Pasifika
Whanaungatanga
Manaakitanga
Wairuatanga
Aroha
Māori Cultural Capability
Pacific Cultural Centredness
Embedding Language, Literacy & Numeracy
Learning Differences including Dyslexia
* Principles & Practices of Better Teaching
* Community & Stakeholder Engagement
* Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning
Ako Aotearoa Research & PLD
NZQA Credentials
Individual Needs
Organisational Needs
What we think you need

8. • Aligns to PLD offerings as
well as relevant
qualifications
• Free content and resources
available via Pathways Awarua
• Premium content including coaching
and assessment available via
subscription
PLD PLANNER
USE PLANNER
TOOL
IMPLEMENT
PLD PLAN
TAPATORU PLD
PATHWAY
ACCESS
FREE
CONTENT
SUBSCRIBE
TO
PREMIUM
CONTENT
RECEIVE
COACHING
ATTEND
ONLINE
PORTFOLIO
ASSESSMENT
SUBMIT
PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO
ASSESSED
TAPATORU
AWARD
• Includes professional
conversation (korero/talanoa)
assessment for candidates
TAPATORU
Whole of Organisation Approach

9. annette.tofaeono@ako.ac.nz
graeme.smith@ako.ac.nz
Tēnā koutou
He pātai?
Contact us or see our website to find out more
Kia ora! Thank you!

10. Kia hora te marino
Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana
Kia tere te kārohirohi
Ki mua i tō huarahi
Closing Karakia
May the calm be widespread
May the sea be flat like greenstone
And may the summer haze
Dance before your pathway