Ka Tō Ka Hua
Te Reo Māori for Educators
A practical te reo Māori programme supporting educators to integrate language, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori into everyday classroom teaching.
Ka Tō Ka Hua is a practical, classroom-focused te reo Māori programme designed for educators who want to confidently integrate te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and mātauranga Māori into their everyday teaching practice. The programme supports teachers to move beyond basic knowledge and develop the skills needed to create culturally responsive, inclusive, and language-rich learning environments.
Through a structured and scaffolded learning journey, participants build confidence in pronunciation, sentence construction, and everyday classroom reo, while deepening their understanding of Māori values, identity, and worldview.
The programme integrates key areas such as pepeha, karakia, classroom instructions, pūrākau, maramataka, and tikanga-based practices, ensuring learning is both culturally grounded and immediately applicable.
A strong emphasis is placed on practical implementation, supporting teachers to embed te reo Māori into daily routines, curriculum delivery, and classroom interactions. Participants are guided to develop authentic, respectful approaches to teaching te reo and tikanga, while fostering environments that strengthen identity, wellbeing, and belonging for all learners.
Audience
Teachers and educators seeking to build confidence in te reo Māori and integrate culturally responsive practice into their classrooms
Focus Areas
Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, Mātauranga Māori, and Classroom Practice
Duration
Typically 8–10 weeks (flexible delivery options available)
Delivery Mode
Online, in-person, or blended delivery
Learning Outcomes
Use te reo Māori confidently in everyday classroom contexts
Develop accurate pronunciation of Māori names, places, and key vocabulary
Construct and use a range of sentence types, including descriptive and verbal sentences
Deliver mihi, pepeha, and karakia with confidence and cultural integrity
Integrate tikanga Māori into classroom routines and teaching practice
Apply Māori values such as manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and ako in teaching
Incorporate pūrākau and mātauranga Māori into curriculum areas
Use maramataka to support planning, wellbeing, and classroom flow
Design and implement culturally responsive teaching strategies
Build sustainable practices to normalise te reo Māori within the school environment
