• Level 6
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 18 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 12 hours per week
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This course builds on skills and knowledge introduced in Tangata Whenua 1 regarding the implementation of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in early childhood settings and participation in noho marae. You will be asked to articulate a personal and professional commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership through an informed bi-cultural teaching philosophy. 

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Demonstrate knowledge of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori with view to contributing to a curriculum inclusive of te Ao Māor
  • Demonstrate increased proficiency and competence in oral and written use of te reo Māori
  • Demonstrate an ability to implement te reo Māori me nga tikanga Māori in a range of early childhood settings
  • Discuss in depth the foundation for biculturalism in early childhood education in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Articulate and defend emerging bicultural teaching philosophy
  • Noho Marae. Demonstrate increased understanding and knowledge of a range of protocols and proficiency in use of te reo Māori to ensure respectful participation on a marae/pa (building on skills attained in Tangata Whenua 1).

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed

Textbooks

There is a textbook required for this course. Visit our textbook page for more information.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

How to apply

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From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.