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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.
Learning OutcomesOn the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:Extend te reo Māori vocabulary and structures, and waiata acquired in EDMI254 (or equivalent).Participate in tikanga applicable to marae.Support and uphold the use of te reo Māori within the EC environment and beyond.Work effectively within the bicultural contexts of Aotearoa.Implement and use a range of bicultural bilingual resources within the EC setting.Recognise and have an understanding of differing tangata whenua cultural values and beliefs.
EDMI254 or HOS approval
1) EDTP373 and EDTP374; or 2) EDTP315 and EDTP317
For further information see School of Teacher Education Head of Department
Ryan, P. M. , New Zealand; The Reed dictionary of modern Maori ; 2nd ed; Reed, 1997.
Moorfield, John C; Te aka : Māori-English, English-Māori dictionary and index ; Pearson Longman, 2005.
On-line course content LibraryStudentweb
Domestic fee $375.00
International fee $1,676.00
* 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 .