Te Reo Māori
for Early Childcare Teachers
Poipoia te Kākano
Enhance your foundational knowledge of te reo Māori and learn how to integrate the language and tikanga into your everyday teaching practices with our 7-week online course designed specifically for early childcare teachers.
This course will equip you with the skills to confidently use te reo Māori in the classroom, helping our tamariki learn through culturally enriching experiences.
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Whāinga Paetae
Learning Objectives
Course features:
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Foundational reo Māori - Gain confidence in pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and everyday phrases tailored to early childhood settings.
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Incorporating tikanga Māori - Learn how to embed cultural practices, including karakia (prayers), waiata (songs), and tikanga Māori into your daily routines such as meal time, sleep time, and transitions.
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Interactive learning - Enjoy engaging activities, digital tools, and practical tasks to reinforce your language skills.
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Task-based approach - Apply your learning directly to your teaching environment, with real-life scenarios and interactive roleplays.
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Practical application - Develop an action plan to bring te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into your centre, creating a culturally responsive and supportive environment for tamariki.
Key learning outcomes:
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Foundational understanding of te reo Māori to build your knowledge.
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How to use te reo Māori during play, storytelling, and daily routines like meal and sleep times.
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Incorporating waiata and karakia into classroom routines.
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Encouraging emotional expression and positive reinforcement using te reo Māori.
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Understand and authentically apply language and tikanga into your centre's environment.
Ngā Tākoha
What you will receive
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Tailored content and course materials - Resources specifically designed to add to your kete, enriching your knowledge of te reo Māori and its practical application.
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Classroom resources and displays - Materials to enhance your learning environment, including visual aids and interactive displays.
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Word lists and activities - Engaging activities and comprehensive word lists to help reinforce your understanding of key language concepts.
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Key planning documents - Tools to help build and strengthen te reo Māori knowledge within your centre, supporting long-term integration.
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Whānau support materials - Resources to encourage language use at home, fostering a strong connection between whānau and early learning.
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Tikanga checklists - Practical guides to ensure your application of tikanga Māori is authentic and relevant to your region.
Term 3 Course Dates
Select ONE:
1. Tuesday: 3.30pm - 5.00pm
2. Tuesday: 5.15pm - 6.45pm
*Commences Tuesday 22nd July for 7 weeks
3. Wednesday: 3.30pm - 5.00pm
4. Wednesday: 5.15pm - 6.45pm
*Commences Wednesday 23rd July for 7 weeks
4. Thursday: 3.30pm - 5.00pm
5. Thursday: 5.15pm - 6.45pm
*Commences Thursday 24th July for 7 weeks
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Our course is delivered by a team of highly experienced kaiako reo Māori, who bring expertise from both senior leadership roles and classroom teaching.
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Each session runs for 1.5 hours per week, with flexible options to choose the day that suits you best.
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If you’re unable to attend your regular session, you’re welcome to join another stream.
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All sessions are recorded and uploaded to our course portal immediately after class, allowing you to catch up at your convenience.
We also offer a Self-Directed option for this course. Through this mode, you’ll receive weekly resources, tasks, interactive activities, and learning opportunities to complete at your own pace. The workload is approximately 1.5 hours per week over 10 weeks.
You’ll also have access to live tutorials to refine your learning and discuss key concepts, as well as an online learning community where you can connect with others in the course if you’d like additional support.
