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Overview

Examines approaches to integration of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori, legal, and ethical requirements for teachers. With increasing independence plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate a programme for 8-10 days.

About this paper

Paper title Te Māramatanga
Subject Education
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (23 January 2026 - 19 June 2026) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,053.30
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Pre or Corequisite
EDCR 331, EDPR 251
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

Paper Structure

Content

  • Integrating te reo me ngā tikanga Māori across the curriculum.
  • Te Hekenga mai o nga tupuna.
  • Whanau, Hau, Iwi.
  • Ngai Tahutanga.
  • Critical analysis and application of Ka Hikitia and Tātaiako, within school and classroom environments.
  • Māori research and education initiatives.
  • Te Ao Māori experience.
  • Entering the profession – legal and ethical requirements for teachers.
  • Children’s rights.
  • Partnerships for learning.
Textbooks

Required Texts:

  • New Zealand Ministry of Education. (2007). The New Zealand Curriculum Framework. Wellington, New Zealand: Learning Media.
  • Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga. (2008). Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa: Te Pou Taki Kōrero Whāiti.
  • 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
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:

  1. Investigate and apply whakapapa, pōrākau, whakatauki/whakatauāki and tikanga a ngā iwi o Aotearoa to selected kaupapa. (Kia Maaori te Reo, Kia Tika te Reo, Kia Rere te Reo, Kia Ora te Reo).
  2. Discuss issues for consideration of this content into the learning environment. (Kia Maaori te Reo, Kia Tika te Reo, Kia Rere te Reo, Kia Ora te Reo).
  3. Identify and reflect on pedagogical practices that value and address diversity in classrooms. (Kia Maaori te Reo, Kia Tika te Reo, Kia Rere te Reo, Kia Ora te Reo).
  4. Critically reflect on roles and responsibilities with regard to partnerships with whānau/ parents/caregivers and support personnel.
  5. Critically reflect on the implications of legal and ethical requirements for teachers.
  6. Articulate a personal philosophy of teaching.

Overview

Examines approaches to integration of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori, legal, and ethical requirements for teachers. With increasing independence plan, implement, maintain, and evaluate a programme for 8-10 days.

About this paper

Paper title Te Māramatanga
Subject Education
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (18 January 2027 - 25 June 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.
Pre or Corequisite
EDCR 331, EDPR 251
Limited to
BTchg
Notes
Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only.
Contact

Parker Ormond

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Parker Ormond

Lecturer: Lauren Wilson

Paper Structure

Content

  • Integrating te reo me ngā tikanga Māori across the curriculum.
  • Te Hekenga mai o nga tupuna.
  • Whanau, Hau, Iwi.
  • Ngai Tahutanga.
  • Critical analysis and application of Ka Hikitia and Tātaiako, within school and classroom environments.
  • Māori research and education initiatives.
  • Te Ao Māori experience.
  • Entering the profession: legal and ethical requirements for teachers.
  • Children's rights.
  • Partnerships for learning.
Textbooks

Required Texts:

  • New Zealand Ministry of Education. (2007). The New Zealand Curriculum Framework. Wellington, New Zealand: Learning Media.
  • Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga. (2008). Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa: Te Pou Taki Kōrero Whāiti.
  • 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
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 and apply whakapapa, pōrākau, whakatauki/whakatauāki and tikanga a ngā iwi o Aotearoa to selected kaupapa. (Kia Maaori te Reo, Kia Tika te Reo, Kia Rere te Reo, Kia Ora te Reo).
  • Discuss issues for consideration of this content in the learning environment. (Kia Maaori te Reo, Kia Tika te Reo, Kia Rere te Reo, Kia Ora te Reo).
  • Identify and reflect on pedagogical practices that value and address diversity in classrooms. (Kia Maaori te Reo, Kia Tika te Reo, Kia Rere te Reo, Kia Ora te Reo).
  • Critically reflect on roles and responsibilities of partnerships with whānau/parents/caregivers and support personnel.
  • Critically reflect on the implications of legal and ethical requirements for teachers.
  • Articulate a personal philosophy of teaching.
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