Tō Tātou Tiriti 1

EDU520

This online course examines the basis of te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership and its historical and educational significance for kaiako in early learning services and schools. Ākonga will have opportunities to engage with Mātauranga Māori, and also learn te reo Māori me ōna tikanga for use in their educational setting and experience a noho marae.

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    Level
    5
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    Credits
    15
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    Cost
    $717 NZ Domestic
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    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

Learners  who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Discuss the significance of Māori as Tangata Whenua, the context in which te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed and the process of colonisation, and implications for education.
  • Discuss the key differences between te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi, and how the principle of partnership is significant for early learning services and schools.
  • Explain kawa and tikanga Māori for respectful participation on a marae/pā.
  • Evaluate their competency in te reo Māori and plan for continuing to develop te reo Māori knowledge and skills in their education setting.

Assessment

100% internal assessment but does include attendance at a noho marae.

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

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.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

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2025
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  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    $717 NZ Domestic
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying