How to learn is as important if not more important than the subject matter to be learned.
Whanganui-based Ag Challenge has long-known this and will launch a brand new Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) programme with this firmly in mind on Monday, September 2.
Not everybody learns at the same pace, nor in exactly the same manner, so Ag Challenge will deliver the programme in a way that works for individual needs.
Aptly-named Kupenga, the programme will ensure graduates reach appropriate levels of reading, writing, speaking and maths which is essential to live a good life.
The Maori translation of kupenga is "net" or "fishing net" which Frances Dowers, education manager at Ag Challenge reckons makes it an appropriate name for this programme.