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Te Ao Māori: Exploring Knowledge, Culture & Practice

Build your understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and te reo Māori in early childhood education with this collection of practical resources for kaiako and student teachers. From identifying your local iwi to exploring everyday teaching scenarios, these resources provide practical starting points for learning, reflection and culturally responsive practice.
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About the resource

Developing meaningful bicultural practice is an ongoing journey. This series provides a collection of practical resources that can help kaiako build their knowledge and consider how te ao Māori, tikanga Māori and te reo Māori can be reflected in everyday ECE environments and experiences.  

Explore local iwi connections, understand tikanga and marae protocols, incorporate waiata and karakia into everyday practice, and recognise opportunities to weave Māori perspectives through the ECE curriculum. Together, the resources offer practical ideas, reference material and opportunities for reflection that can support kaiako at different stages of their professional learning journey.

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COURSE PRESENTER

Ako Aoteroa

This is shared with permission by Project Leader | Dr Ngaroma M. Williams

Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Kahu Upoko, Tūhourangi, Ngāti Raukawa ki Wharepūhunga, Ngāti Awa. (Pūkenga Matua/Senior Lecturer | Early Childhood/Primary ITE and Postgraduate Programmes). We give special thanks and appreciation to all authors who contributed to these rich resources, supporting ECE knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of our rich bicultural heritage and the unique and significant place of te ao Māori, mātauranga Māori, and tangata whenua perspectives within Aotearoa New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum and educational landscape.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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