Constructive failure story: The epic success that couldn’t last
We uncover a teacher’s journey to forge deep connections through relational pedagogies—a path marked by both unparalleled success and an unexpected twist.
Here we share ideas that may be relevant to your practice.
If you would like to contribute your own teaching story at UoA, please contact Ranga Auaha Ako, Learning and Teaching Design Team: teachwell@auckland.ac.nz
We would love to hear from you!
We invite staff to share their practice through Times Higher Education – THE Campus. Our writing coach, Gilbert Wong (from the Communications Office) will help you (re)develop your article, either from new or from an existing story. You will be sharing your ideas with an international audience, while raising both your own profile and that of the University. Find out more on the Staff Intranet.
Contact: gilbert.wong@auckland.ac.nz
Take a look at: THE Campus articles from our colleagues.
We uncover a teacher’s journey to forge deep connections through relational pedagogies—a path marked by both unparalleled success and an unexpected twist.
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