Second Language Acquisition for English Medium Secondary Te Reo Māori teachers

This is an evaluation report of a pilot PD programme to upskill English medium teachers of Māori language in secondary schools, specifically around second language teaching methods, the Māori language curriculum guidelines, planning, assessment, teaching/learning strategies, and the use of resources.

The evaluation looked at how the programme was implemented, its impact, enablers/ barriers, and key learnings.

Key factors contributing to the programme’s success included the communicative approach used in the PD delivery, the practical use of the Māori curriculum guidelines to plan a unit, observational visits by the programme provider, and the opportunity to establish networks with peers.