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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.
On 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
Aegrotat considerations (students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.)http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/aegrotats.shtml, please see Course links.
Required Texts and ReadingsRyan, P. M. (2006). Reed dictionary of modern Māori. Auckland: Reed.Recommended Reading NILMoorfield, J. (2005). Te Aka. New Zealand: Pearson Education.Text books may be purchased from the University BookshopBusiness Hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday10am to 3pm SaturdayPhone: 0800 827 266 or (03) 364 2987 ext 3774 or 3775Email: ubs@ubscan.co.nz
Library portalhttps://ucstudentweb.canterbury.ac.nz http://www.maori.org.nzl http://www.virtualoceania.net/newzealand/culture/maori/ http://www.maoridictionary.co.nzl
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
The assignments are graded against the University scale A+ to E. Satisfactory completion of thecourse overall to at least a C grade is required in order to pass the course. Both assignmentsmust be submitted. Final grades for the course will be calculated taking into account theweighting of each assignment. Each grade is allocated a numerical value (from E = 0 to A+ = 9).This is multiplied by the assignment weighting. The grades are then added and the final grade calculated.Passing Grades: A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C.Failing Grades: D-Failing Grade: Work at this level is below a pass standard. E-Failing Grade: Work is deficient in almost all respects or is not submitted.
Students must attend and participate in the course sufficiently to meet the learning outcomes.Attendance is compulsory at specified sessions.
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 asthe quality of course delivery.
The College undertakes a process of internal and external moderation of assessment. This is to ensurethat the assessment system is fair, equitable, consistent and manageable.
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for Students. http://www.education.canterbury.ac.nz/documents/assessment_guidelines_for_students_09.pdf
Where two examiners or an examiner and an independent witness are not available, the oral assessmentwill be videoed.
Extensions are reserved for exceptional circumstances only and are not granted automatically. Underexceptional circumstances (eg illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal circumstances)individual students may be granted an extension of the due date for an assignment. There is, however, alimit to the length of time that an extension can be granted and this should be negotiated with the CourseLecturer in the first instance. Extensions will not normally be given for longer than one week from the duedate, unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Extensions are not granted automatically to students.Requests for extensions should be emailed to the Lecturer at least two days prior to the due datefor the assignment. A copy of the lecturer's email confirming the extension (if granted) and otherrelevant evidence of special circumstances (eg. a letter from a counsellor, medical certificate)must be attached to and submitted with the assignment. Extensions will not normally be grantedbecause of pressure of university study, ego several pieces of work being due at about the sametime. Students are encouraged to plan their work in a realistic manner and in advance so that theycan meet their assessment deadlines.
Work must be resubmitted by the due date supplied by the lecturer. Late assignments are notconsidered for resubmission unless there are exceptional circumstances. The original work and markingsheet must accompany any resubmit.
FLO students will submit their work to the Distance Material & Assignments Centre. The Centre will return work after marking is completed.
Domestic fee $399.00
International fee $1,835.00
* 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 .