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This is a compulsory 300 level course that focuses on consolidating and extending the skills acquired in EDMI142 and EDMI253. Emphasis will be given to oral and written Maori, tikanga as a foundation for working within early childhood, and broadening students' understanding of Maori issues within education, and the wider community. Opportunity will be given for students to participate in and demonstrate marae tikanga. The threads which are included in this course are: the Treaty of Waitangi and bicultural development; gender equity and multiculturalism; the particular needs of infants and toddlers; These will be addressed through the use of Te Whaariki - Early Childhood Curriculum.
Hua Ako / Learning OutcomesBy the conclusion of the course students will be able to:Extend te reo Māori vocabulary, sentence structures and waiata acquired in EDMI 254 or equivalent and demonstrate oral competency appropriate for early childhood settings.Participate in and adhere to marae-based tikanga including noho marae.Explore and present an issue from te ao Māori.
EDMI254 or HOS approval
EDTP373 and EDTP374
Huhana-Suzanne Carter
Paearu Aromatawai / Assessment Criteria Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for Students.Arotake / Evaluation Formal and informal evaluation will take place in accordance with the relevant Course Evaluation Policy, to provide feedback to teaching staff about the relevance and validity of what has been learned, as well as the quality of the course delivery.
New Zealand; Te Whariki : he whariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa : early childhood curriculum ; Learning Media, 1996.
Ryan, P. M. , New Zealand; The Reed dictionary of modern Maori ; 2nd ed; Reed, 1997.
(Note: other Māori - English and English to Māori dictionaries may be acceptable alternatives. Consult with your course lectuer).All recommended readings, journals and audio visual resources are found in the Education Library. A current list (including websites) is available on StudentNet and from your course lecturer.
Ngā Tikanga Akoranga / Course Requirements Attendance at class sessions is expected throughout the course. Insufficient attendance at course sessions may prevent a student from attending teaching practice or may impact on course assessment. Attendance is compulsory at specified sessions
Domestic fee $375.00
International fee $1,603.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Teacher Education .