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    Overview

    An introduction to ethical, legal, and practical requirements of the primary teaching profession, and an examination of self-identities and policies related to te reo me ngā tikanga Māori.

    About this paper

    Paper title Te Mōhiotanga
    Subject Education
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period 1st Non standard period (17 February 2025 - 21 November 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $993.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BTchg
    Notes
    Te Pōkai Mātauranga o Te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only.
    Contact

    Parker Ormond, parker.ormond@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Parker Ormond

    Julie Milligan

    Lauren Wilson

    Paper Structure
    • Teacher as a professional
    • Exploring the significance and an analysis of: whakapapa, pūrākau, whakataukī/whakatauāki, tikanga o ngā iwi o Aotearoa in a range of Māori contexts – taonga puoro, pōwhiri, te orokohanga,waiata
    • Selected important concepts within te ao Māori
    • The development of te reo Māori linked to mainstream classroom and wider school use
    • Treaty of Waitangi
    • Personal culture/self identity
    • Effective communication, management and classroom relationships
    • Introduction to key education policy documents
    • The reflective teacher
    • Inclusive classroom strategies
    • Māori education related policies
    • Selected concepts within te ao Māori
    • E- learning/digital tools and digital citizenship
    Teaching Arrangements

    This paper is only taught on the Southland campus.
    The paper includes a practicum component in local schools.

    Textbooks

    Required Texts:

    • Ministry of Education (2007). The New Zealand Curriculum for English-medium teaching and learning in years 1-13. Wellington, New Zealand:  Learning Media.
    • Ministry of Education. (2011). Tataiako Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners. Wellington, New Zealand:  Learning Media.
    • Ministry of Education. (2013). Ka Hikitia – Accelerating Success 2013 – 2017 - The Māori Education Strategy. Wellington, New Zealand:  Learning Media.

    Recommended Texts

    • M. Hill., M. Thrupp (2019). (Eds.). The professional practice of teaching in New Zealand (6th ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Cengage.

     

     

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • Demonstrate an awareness of the professional, ethical, legal and practical requirements of teachers.
    • Design, implement, evaluate and critically reflect on learning experiences.
    • Demonstrate understanding of Ministry initiatives related to the inclusion of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori (Māori language and culture) within education settings and apply to selected concepts from within te ao Māori (Māori world-view).
    • Identify and develop the identity of self and others within educational contexts. 
    • Demonstrate an emerging understanding of own assumptions and beliefs.

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (17 February 2025 - 21 November 2025)

    Location
    Invercargill
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 11:30-12:50 29-30, 37-42
    Wednesday 14:00-14:50 9-13, 18-22
    Friday 11:30-12:50 9-13
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