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    Overview

    Experience of increasing levels of responsibility in a variety of classroom situations. Expansion of knowledge, understanding and integration of a range of Māori contexts and an examination of cultural diversity.

    This paper covers:

    • Exploring a range of Māori contexts, such as tāonga pūoro, rongoā, waiata, maramataka, rāranga and toi
    • Application of whakapapa, pūrākau, whakatauki/whakatauāki and tikanga o ngā iwi o Aotearoa
    • Guest speakers
    • Pasifika education and research initiatives
    • Constructions of culture and ethnicity

    About this paper

    Paper title Te Mātauranga - Professional Studies and Practice 2
    Subject Education
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period 1st Non standard period (24 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.
    Prerequisite
    EDPR 151
    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

    Paper Co-ordinator: Parker Ormond

    Teaching Staff:

    Julie Milligan

    Lauren Wilson

    Paper Structure

    Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership

    • Apply whakapapa, pūrākau, whakataukī/whakatauāki, tikanga o ngā  iwi o Aotearoa to a range of contexts
    • Contextual development of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in the New Zealand Curriculum
    • Te Ao Māori experience

    Professional learning

    • Constructions of culture and ethnicity
    • Personal theories that influence practice
    • Pasifika education and research initiatives (Tapasā)
    • Exploration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) concepts and practices
    • Introduction to Deaf culture
    • Theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of differing management practice

    Professional relationships

    • Building professional relationships and communication
    • The professional role of the ethical teacher

    Learning-focused culture

    • Inclusive teaching practices
    • Behaviour for learning
    Teaching Arrangements
    This paper is only taught on the Invercargill campus.
    Textbooks

    Required Texts:

    • Tikanga Tuku Iho.
    • Ka'ai, T., Moorfield, J., Reilly, M., & Mosley, S. (Eds.) (2003). Ki te Whaiao: an introduction to Māori society. Auckland: Pearson Longman.
    • 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. (2009) Te Aho Arataki Marau mō te Ako I te Reo Māori - Kura Auraki - Curriculum Guidelines for Teaching and Learning Te Re Māori in English Medium Schools Years 1-13. Wellington, New Zealand: Learning Media.
    • Ministry of Education. (2011). Tataiako Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners.
    • Ministry of Education. (2013). Ka Hikitia - Accelerating Success 2013-2017 - The Māori Education Strategy.
    • Ministry of Education. (2017). Our Code, Our Standards: Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • Investigate te reo me ngā tikanga Māori within a range of horopaki (themes) and apply findings to curriculum, learning and teaching.
    • Demonstrate working towards the professional, ethical, legal, and practical requirements of a teacher.
    • Design, implement, evaluate and critically reflect on linked learning experiences.
    • Articulate a critical understanding of culture and diversity for teaching and learning.
    • Reflect on the impact of own assumptions and beliefs on individual students.

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (24 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 13:30-14:50 9-16, 18, 22
    Tuesday 09:00-10:20 9-13, 16, 22
    Tuesday 11:00-12:50 32-35, 41
    Tuesday 11:30-12:50 37-40
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