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I am currently the Degree Lead Māori for the Bachelor of Social Work. I teach across courses at level 5 and 7 as well as coordinate noho marae associated with the programme. Subject areas taught at Open Polytechnic Culturally Relevant Social Work Family and Whānau Dynamics Te Ao Māori and...
The Graduate Certificate in Addiction Intervention responds to a need in the social services sector for addiction practitioners to possess both the knowledge and skillset needed for entry into the workforce. Courses focus on key social issues, such as promotion of wellbeing, addiction and co-existing disorders, embedding a bicultural approach.
Role at Open PolytechnicI am an Academic Staff Member in Accounting.Experience I am a Chartered Accountant and hold a Bachelor of Business Studies, a Diploma of Business Studies, a Diploma in Accountancy, a Master of Business Studies, a Diploma in Communication and a Certificate in Designing and...
Sophie’s role saw her helping clients with payroll products, though she wanted to learn more about business and accountancy so she could support her clients with a broader range of products and services. “We’re a global company, so I can work from Napier with customers in Australia, the...
Like most adult learners, working towards his degree meant Jeff had to fit study around a variety of other commitments. The Auckland- based strategic partnership manager says that the flexibility of distance learning is what made all the difference. “Attending lectures wasn’t going to work...
Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tataKo te pae tata, whakamaua kia tīna Pursue distant horizons so that they are within reach and those that are close, holdfast! Studying online by distance gives you a lot of flexibility. You can study where and when you want; all you need is access to the...
I am the Librarian and Learning Support Liaison Librarian for Education. I provide support for students and staff in research, teaching, course development, and information literacy and evaluation.Relevant experienceI have a bachelor’s degree from the University of Waikato in History and...
Role at Open PolytechnicI am a Regional Lecturer based in Masterton/Wairarapa.I am the course leader for the Self and Society Year One course in the Bachelor of Teaching ECE and I support a regional cohort of students in Masterton and the wider Wairarapa region.Education and work experience I...
This course introduces the performing and visual arts as curriculum. A focus will be on the variety Curriculum are addressed through a range of theoretical perspectives, teaching strategies, pedagogies and content knowledge.
I am an Academic Staff Member in Accounting.ExperienceI have a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from North-West University in South-Africa and a MBA from Deakin University in Australia. I am also an Associate Chartered Management Accountant (UK). I am currently working on a PHD in Accounting. Before...