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 (20 February 2026 - 20 November 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,053.30 |
| 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:
- 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - 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.
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 (22 February 2027 - 19 November 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| 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
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Parker Ormond
Teaching Staff: Julie Milligan and 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - 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 one's own assumptions and beliefs on individual students.