Course overview:

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Introduction to karakia, basic te reo Māori, and tikanga

• Learn how to use specific karakia in the classroom.

• Master basic pronunciation and introduce yourself in te reo Māori.

• Understand how to incorporate tikanga Māori into daily classroom practices.

• Develop inclusive lesson plans that reflect Māori customs and values.

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Pepeha, personal pronouns, and tikanga in classroom practices

• Construct and deliver your own pepeha for personal introductions.

• Master Māori personal pronouns.

• Integrate tikanga Māori into daily routines, such as greetings, transitions, and classroom management.

• Explore the significance of Māori place names and their connection to cultural identity in classroom learning.

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Advanced personal pronouns, classroom vocabulary, and mātauranga Māori

• Master the use of advanced personal pronouns and expand classroom vocabulary.

• Apply te reo Māori practically to enhance communication with tamariki.

• Learn how to incorporate mātauranga Māori into curriculum areas, providing a culturally enriched learning experience for students.

• Create culturally relevant teaching resources that reflect Māori knowledge systems.

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Singular and plural forms, descriptive sentences, and tikanga in teaching

• Distinguish and use singular and plural forms in te reo Māori.

• Construct descriptive sentences to enrich classroom communication.

• Learn how to implement common instructional phrases in te reo Māori.

• Incorporate tikanga Māori into your teaching methods, ensuring cultural responsiveness in your daily lessons.

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Māori myths, cosmology, timekeeping, and integrating mātauranga Māori

• Explore key Māori myths and cosmological concepts.

• Contrast Māori and western scientific perspectives.

• Learn to use the Māori lunar calendar (maramataka) for classroom planning and activities.

• Integrate mātauranga Māori concepts into lessons across curriculum areas such as science and nature.

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Discussing weather, feelings, kīwaha, and tikanga in classroom dynamics

• Learn how to discuss weather, express feelings, and use kīwaha (colloquial phrases) in te reo Māori.

• Implement tikanga Māori in classroom dynamics to create a respectful, culturally grounded learning environment.

• Integrate Māori expressions into daily classroom interactions and lessons.

• Explore how tikanga supports emotional literacy and respectful communication in the classroom.

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Advanced grammar, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori in curriculum delivery

• Apply advanced grammar structures and plural personal pronouns in classroom communication.

• Learn how to use connecting words to form complex sentences in te reo Māori.

• Incorporate tikanga and mātauranga Māori into curriculum delivery to create culturally relevant lessons.

• Develop an action plan for implementing tikanga Māori and te reo Māori consistently across all areas of classroom instruction.