Looking to refine your teaching strategies, enhance learner engagement, and boost your professional growth? Our 2025 ACE Online Workshop Series offers diverse interactive sessions to support educators in creating impactful, inclusive, and effective learning experiences.
From lesson planning and learner-centred teaching to engaging online learners, managing behaviour, and fostering inclusivity, these workshops align with ACE Teaching Standards and provide practical tools you can apply immediately.
Join expert facilitators, engage in collaborative discussions, and gain insights from experienced educators as you strengthen your teaching practice. Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting, there's something here for everyone!
These workshops are fully funded by the Tertiary Education Commission so there is no cost to attend.
Let’s collaborate, learn, and grow together!
How to Write an Effective Lesson Plan
Date: Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Time: 3 – 4 pm
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A well-structured lesson plan is key to delivering engaging and impactful learning experiences. In this interactive online workshop, you will explore the essential components of an effective lesson plan and learn how to craft clear and measurable learning outcomes. By the end of the session, you will have practical strategies to enhance your lesson planning process and ensure your teaching meets the diverse needs of your learners.
This workshop aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicator 5.1, focusing on using planning to connect content knowledge with effective ways of learning.
Join us to sharpen your lesson planning skills and elevate your teaching practice!
The Power of Learner-Centred Teaching
Date: Thursday, 10 April 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
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Learner-centred teaching is a powerful approach that fosters engagement, motivation, and success by placing learners at the heart of the educational experience. In this interactive online workshop, you will explore key principles of learner-centred teaching and discover practical strategies to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Learn how to integrate learner interests, needs, and learning styles into your lesson planning to enhance outcomes for all.
This workshop aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicators 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3:
1.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of social, cultural and physical influences on learning by working effectively in all contexts of learning.
1.2 Design for learning with inclusive and effective teaching approaches, resources, and technologies to inform learning assessment activities.
1.3 Adjust teaching approaches to address the needs of individuals and groups of learners.
Join us to refine your teaching practice and empower your learners!
Strategies for Engaging Online Learners
Date: Thursday, 1 May 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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Engaging learners in an online environment presents unique challenges, but with the right strategies, it can be just as dynamic and interactive as face-to-face learning. This practical online workshop will explore key challenges and best practices for fostering learner engagement in virtual settings. You will reflect on interactive activities and digital resources that promote active participation and collaboration, ensuring your online courses are both effective and engaging.
This workshop aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicator 3.1, incorporate successful strategies to engage and motivate learners.
Join us to enhance your online teaching skills and create more interactive learning experiences!
Engaging Learners through Multiple Intelligences
Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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Learners absorb and process information in different ways and recognising these differences can transform your teaching. This interactive online workshop explores Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences and its application in the learning environment. You will examine how tailoring teaching strategies to different intelligences can boost engagement, motivation, and retention, ensuring more effective and inclusive learning experiences.
This workshop aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicator 3.1, incorporate successful strategies to engage and motivate learners.
Join us to unlock new ways of connecting with and inspiring your learners!
Managing Behaviour for Positive Learning
Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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Creating a positive and respectful learning environment is essential for learner engagement and success. This practical online workshop will explore key principles of positive behaviour management, helping you foster trust, respect, and cooperation in your learning space. You will identify common learner behaviours and develop proactive strategies to prevent disruptions, maintain engagement, and support a collaborative classroom culture.
This workshop aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicator 3.2, foster trust, respect and cooperation with and among learners.
Join us to strengthen your classroom management skills and create a positive learning experience for all!
Learning Across Ages: How to Build Inclusive, Societal-Centred Learning Opportunities
Date: Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
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Intergenerational learning creates powerful opportunities for connection, inclusion, and lifelong learning. This interactive online workshop will explore the benefits of intergenerational education and its role in fostering societal-centred learning experiences. You will gain practical strategies to design inclusive learning opportunities that cater to diverse age groups and backgrounds while integrating community and societal needs.
This workshop aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicator 6.2, provide opportunities for learning that are intergenerational, learner-centred and/or address societal needs.
Join us to discover how to design meaningful, inclusive learning opportunities that benefit learners of all ages!
Best Practices from Effective Educators (Panel)
Date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
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What makes an educator truly effective? Join this engaging online panel discussion where experienced educators share their best practices, strategies, and insights on enhancing teaching effectiveness and learner outcomes. Gain inspiration from real-world experiences, identify proven techniques, and reflect on ways to enhance your own teaching practice.
This session aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicator 2.1, initiate and take advantage of opportunities to advance personal professional knowledge and skills to benefit learners.
Come ready to learn, share, and walk away with actionable strategies to refine your teaching!
Adjusting your Teaching through Reflective Practices
Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
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Reflection is a powerful tool for continuous improvement in teaching. This interactive online workshop will explore the importance of reflective practice in professional growth and how it enhances learner outcomes. You will develop strategies to incorporate regular self-reflection and peer feedback into your teaching routine, ensuring your methods remain responsive and effective.
This workshop aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicators 7.1 and 7.2:
7.1 Use feedback from communities for learning that are intergenerational, learner-centred and/or address societal needs.
7.2 Assist learners to carefully consider information and ideas to reflect on their learning.
Join us to refine your teaching approach and create deeper learning experiences for your students!
Celebrating Differences: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment (Panel)
Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
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An inclusive learning environment values diversity, fosters respect, and empowers all learners. Join this thought-provoking online panel discussion, where experienced educators will share insights on building inclusive classrooms that celebrate differences. Learn strategies for creating a supportive and equitable space where every learner feels valued and respected.
This session aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicators 2.2, 2.3, and 3.2:
2.2 Analyse learner information to reflect on, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of teaching.
2.3 Examine own beliefs and the impact on practice and the achievement of learners.
3.2 Foster trust, respect and cooperation with and among learners.
Be part of the conversation and discover how to make inclusivity a core part of your teaching practice!
Peer Feedback and Self-Reflection: Strengthening Learning through Collaboration
Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
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Peer feedback and self-reflection are powerful tools for enhancing learning and professional growth. This interactive online workshop will explore how constructive, respectful feedback can strengthen both individual and group learning outcomes. You will discover effective strategies for providing and receiving feedback, reflecting on experiences, and using insights to guide continuous improvement.
This workshop aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicators 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3:
4.1 Analyse with the learner their experiences to identify progress and ongoing learning needs.
4.2 Use learner experiences to give regular and ongoing feedback to guide and support further learning.
4.3 Seek peer comment and/or review, if required.
Join us to develop collaborative learning skills that drive growth and improvement!
Managing Your Wellbeing
Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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Wellbeing is essential for both personal and professional success. This interactive online workshop will explore the importance of self-care, stress management, and work-life balance in maintaining overall health and productivity. You will learn practical strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and fostering a positive mindset to enhance both your wellbeing and teaching effectiveness.
This session aligns with ACE Teaching Standards Indicator 7.1, use feedback from communities and learner information to reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
Prioritise your wellbeing—join us for strategies to support a healthier and more balanced professional life!
Facilitator - Jennifer Leahy (Christchurch)
ACE Aotearoa Educator of the Year, Tangata Tiriti 2020
Jennifer (ACE Aotearoa Teaching Standards Advisor) brings a wealth of experience and expertise in researching and facilitating training and educational programmes at the University of Canterbury, Ara Institute of Canterbury, the Ara Poutama Department of Corrections, and various community education initiatives.
Currently, she serves as the Southern Sector Services Manager for Ako Aotearoa, where she coordinates professional development for tertiary sector educators across the South Island. Additionally, Jennifer advises community education providers on the ACE Teaching Standards through her work with Adult and Community Education (ACE) Aotearoa.