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whakapapa is foundational to Māori pedagogy

Posted on November 13, 2013 by backyardbooks

Considering how Māori education has evolved in NZ since colonisation –  and how Ka Hikitia: Managing for success can support Māori education now – Jan Mills identifies key focus points around which change can be made. One such key area of focus … Continue reading →

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Māori Pedagogies

Posted on January 3, 2013 by backyardbooks

This is quite an old book, but I find they are always a significant part of the story (and, at times, mythology) surrounding the education of various people(s), so… Summarising the key findings of her review (of traditional and contemporary … Continue reading →

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Matauranga Maori, Science and the Treaty of Waitangi: the importance of whakapapa

Posted on December 3, 2012 by backyardbooks

I told an Uncle I was interested in understanding better the connections and interaction between Mātauranga Māori and Science, and between Science and the Treaty of Waitangi. He replied by telling me about our whakapapa … So, I’ve been thinking more about … Continue reading →

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On the integration of whakapapa as curriculum…

Posted on July 28, 2012 by backyardbooks

“…the integration of whakapapa as curriculum could have multiple benefits for gifted Māori children. Bevan-Brown’s (2004) findings reveal that ‘children who had a knowledge of and pride in their Māoritanga had heightened self esteem and confidence and thus were more … Continue reading →

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Whakapapa is an analytical tool

Posted on July 25, 2012 by backyardbooks

Yey – an essay on whakapapa and its role in education… I have been interested in the possibilities of this for a while… Wharehuia Hemara argues “that whakapapa was created as an important and valuable, yet underused, educative tool. It is … Continue reading →

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A curriculum with tribal links

Posted on May 22, 2012 by backyardbooks

I really liked this concept – “A curriculum with tribal links” – which was mentioned in the Education Gazette of 7th May, 2012 and it came up in my thoughts again today when listening to Radio National’s Nine to Noon … Continue reading →

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