1. Student Voice An Ako Aotearoa perspective Student Voice Summit May 2015 Nicholas Huntington; Senior Project/Research Analyst

2. Ako Aotearoa is New Zealand’s National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence Through a focus on enhancing the effectiveness of tertiary teaching and learning practices, the Centre will assist educators and organisations to enable the best possible educational outcomes for all learners. Key activities: Supporting research and sharing of good practice. Providing professional development for tertiary educators. Leading strategic discussion and debate. www.akoaotearoa.ac.nz May 2015

3. What is Learner-Centred Tertiary Education? Learners are varied, and value different specific outcomes. Different approaches to teaching and assessment suit different learners (and different disciplines). But all learners value fit-for-purpose education. ‘Purposive’ education. ‘Supportive’ education. ‘Responsive’ education. May 2015

4. Which means… ‘Hearing’ the student voice has to be a key element of a high performing organisation. It ensures teaching meets student needs. Increases quality of learning environment. Greater organisational transparency. Wider contextual benefits (e.g. civic engagement). Leads to better outcomes. May 2015

5. Student Voice in Tertiary Education Settings resources available at: http://akoaotearoa.ac.nz/projects/student-voice-effective- representation-and-quality

6. May 2015 Ako Aotearoa’s goals for the next day Within institutions: Promoting critical reflection on what you currently do (and what you could do). Supporting internal communication and collaboration. Between institutions: Sharing ‘what works well’. Sharing ‘what isn’t working well’. Leading to concrete change