• Level 7
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $760 NZ Domestic
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
  • Availability
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This course explores kaupapa Māori theory and how colonialism has impacted education and other outcomes for Māori, and why education inequalities need to be urgently addressed. Ākonga will critically examine past and current policies and legislation specific to ākonga Māori and make recommendations to bring about change and strengthen ākonga Māori educational achievement. Ākonga will strengthen their skills and knowledge of te reo Māori for use in education settings.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Critically examine the impact of the colonisation process following the signing of te Tiriti o Waitangi on Māori education outcomes.
  • Discuss ways kaiako can bring about changes in challenging negative attitudes to te reo Māori and ensuring ākonga Māori educational success.
  • Discuss ways early learning services and schools can build respectful relationships with iwi and the significance of the relationship for Māori and for education settings.
  • Articulate a bicultural teaching approach that enhances educational achievement for Māori and considers kaupapa Māori theory.
  • Evaluate their competency in using te reo Māori words, phrases and sentences relevant to the curriculum, and plan for future development.

Assessment

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

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

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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