Education
— Kuranga
Learning with us
— Ako Me Mātau
The play sector includes a wide range of occupations which benefit from our training and upskilling approach. Regardless of your investment, Play Aotearoa can assist you in finding the appropriate learning path.
We provide a wide range of courses and programmes delivered through our online learning portal. Each collection of courses is hand-picked and grounded in academic research to help you discover your area of interest, understand play in-depth and support you on your journey to becoming an expert in play.
Our online learning resources allow you to explore the play world at your own pace, no matter where you are in New Zealand. As you move through your learning journey, you’ll be able to ask questions, find answers, and talk online to your kaiako (teachers).
Why learn online with Play?
- Experience an improved work-life balance by scheduling your learning around work and whanau commitments.
- Enjoy a personalised educational experience with varied courses available to meet your requirements while learning at your own pace.
- Access a flexible alternative, online learning is cost-effective because it allows you to control when and where you study.
- Grounded in evidence-based research from renowned play specialists worldwide, our courses will help you flourish while working in the play sector.
- Members of Play Aotearoa receive special rates on all of our courses, programmes and workshops.
Learning portal
Find online courses
Play Aotearoa offers a broad range of courses based on solid academic foundations. Our online portal is easy to navigate, and all our online learners are supported by kaiako (teachers) throughout the programme. Become a member to access discounted rates across our online education offering.
Workshop Delivery
— Awheawhe Whakataki
When people learn and share skills around play, it strengthens organisations and assists them with reaching key outcomes. We also understand that equipping teams with the skills and tools needed when working with children is a decisive step towards positive outcomes.
Our goal is to enable teams and community groups to stay ahead of play trends and to raise the bar on skills, competencies and good practices towards a brighter future for tamariki and rangatahi.
Our workshops create a culture that values learning; we seek to:
• Tailor learning to each group and organisation's needs
• Pay attention to how people prefer to learn
• Enable development for people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences
• Help to address a skill development plan for your group or organisation
Workshop benefits include outcomes like:
• More competent adaption to change and improved knowledge about play
• More engaged and motivated team members
• Enhanced hands-on skills and the chance to explore new methods in a safe environment
• Experience of diverse worldviews by listening to perspectives from other attendees
• Strengthening existing bonds and building new relationships
• Better connections with others and enhanced personal growth
• Becoming part of a network that provides encouragement and support for all things play
• Broader chances for education as delivery is either online or in-person
• Enjoyment! After all, we are in the business of PLAY!
Please contact us to find out more about our workshops and delivery options.
Our work
Awareness
— Hinengaro
Play Aotearoa enhances awareness about the essential nature of play in accordance with Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Good Practice
— Hanga
We promote the need for outstanding practice at all levels of decision-making and encourage ethical behaviour and inclusions where children and play are involved.
Policy & Research
— Kaupapa Here & Hurahura
We showcase the value of play through research and development of new information and best practices to enhance play for all tamariki and rangatahi throughout Aotearoa.
