Ka Hikitia - Managing for Success
Filed under: Identity language and culture | effective teachers
This paper, presented at Third Annual New Zealand Science Education Symposium, Massey University, Wellington; November 2002, outlines three models for aligning Western science with other knowledge systems and promotes the view that dialogue about the issues raised is a necessary first step to achieving any change in relevant classroom practice.
Filed under: Identity Language and Culture | Effective teachers
John Hone Hikitia Te Rangi Waititi, a member of the 28th (Māori) Battalion passed away on Monday 25 June 2012, at the age of 91.
Filed under: Identity Language and Culture | Effective teachers
There are lots of online resources to support the teaching and learning of Matariki and this page provides links to just a few.
Filed under: Identity Language and Culture | Ako | Effective teachers
Living Heritage is an online bilingual initiative that enables New Zealand schools to develop and publish an online resource, based on a heritage treasure in their community.
Filed under: Productive partnerships | Identity Language and Culture | Ako | Effective teachers
The science online website presents resources to support scientific knowledge and Māori knowledge about mussel biology.
Filed under: Identity Language and Culture | Research & evaluation | Effective teachers
This research explores the links between the world(s) of the student; the world(s) of home and the world(s) of school, and how the collision of these worlds can impact on student learning and achievement.
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This snapshot article from software for learning was contributed by Carla Uereta, an extension Te Ao Māori teacher at Firth Primary School, Matamata.
Filed under: Identity Language and Culture | Ako | Effective teachers
Kia Mau is a multimedia resource focusing on two waiata and two haka that have an association with the Māori Battalion. Kia Mau explores a number of themes associated with social sciences – including customs and traditions, social justice, leadership, bereavement, and spirituality.
Filed under: Identity Language and Culture | Effective leaders | Effective teachers
In her paper presented at the Now is the Future Conference, Auckland, October 2000, Jill Bevan-Brown shares a number of stories illustrating what schooling is like for many gifted Māori learners.
Filed under: Identity Language and Culture | Effective Teachers
Claire's story is an example of how creating an environment where student's identity is valued can have an empowering effect on learning.