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 (19 February 2024 - 22 November 2024) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $937.50 |
| 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
- Paper Structure
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Teacher as professional
- The ethical teacher
- Personal culture/self-identity
- Effective communication, management, and classroom relationships
- Inclusive classroom strategies
- Māori education related policies
- Introduction to and a broader exploration of selected concepts within te ao Māori – whakapapa, tikanga, pūrakau/pakiwaitara, whakataukī/whakatauākī.
- Research into personal aspects of personal mihi and pepeha
- The reflective teacher
- 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. (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.
Recommended texts (these will be used throughout the programme over your three years of study):
- Barlow, C. (1991). Tikanga whakaaro: Key concepts in māori culture. Oxford University Press.
- Mead, H. (2016). Tikanga māori: Living by māori values (revised ed.). Huia Publications.
- Williams, H.W. (1971). Dictionary of the māori language. Legislation Direct.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Identify and demonstrate an emerging awareness of the professional, ethical, legal, and practical requirements of teachers
- Design, implement, evaluate, and critically reflect on learning experiences
- Demonstrate understanding of policies 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 worldview)
- Identify and develop the identity of self and others within educational contexts
- Demonstrate an emerging understanding of own assumptions and beliefs