We modify our usual social work practice approach in the context of a measles or whooping cough outbreak to prevent the transmission of the viruses. Measles, whooping cough and immunisation

Page URL: https://practice.orangatamariki.govt.nz/practice-approach/practice-framework/whai-akona/supervision/ako-wairua/
Printed: 06/12/2024
Printed pages may be out of date. Please check this information is current before using it in your practice.

Last updated: 27/05/2024

Ako wairua

This phase of the supervision session acknowledges that realisations and transformations will occur.

A learning journey – epiphany or ‘aha’ moments

This phase is characteristic of an epiphany, an 'aha' moment, when a light turns on – a learning occurs that is relevant to the journey and course of action.

This phase draws on ako, which infers learning, and wairua, which emphasises our values and beliefs. Within ako wairua, there is acknowledgement that realisations and transformations will occur.

Ako wairua involves recognising that a paradigm shift has occurred for you. There are levels of ako wairua.​

It is really important that there is some level of acknowledgement when an ako wairua moment has occurred for the kaitiaki.

Prompts: skills, knowledge and behaviours

Can't find what you're looking for? Try the search bar or view policies.

Back to top