Elaboration of the Standard
Understand and recognise the unique status of tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Understand and acknowledge the histories, heritages, languages and cultures of partners to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Practise and develop the use of te reo and tikanga Māori.
What is my understanding of a bicultural partnership in Aotearoa New Zealand?
How do my teaching practices reflect and demonstrate appreciation of the bicultural partnership of the treaty?
Have I actively sought support and guidance to expand and build on my understanding?
Do I practise and develop my use of te reo Māori, and incorporate this into my teaching?
Do I foster an understanding of tikanga amongst my ākonga?
What are the educational aspirations of my Māori ākonga?
How do I plan to further develop these aspirations?
Are my academic expectations clearly communicated to my Māori ākonga?
Who could best mentor me in this work?
What efforts have I made to engage with the local iwi and members of the local Maori community, and involve myself in community events?
Understanding and using existing models of effective practice (e.g., Te Kotahitanga and Ka Hikitia).
Classroom observations focusing on this area.
Involvement in PLD – individual, staff, community in the context of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our bi-cultural history.
Actively seeking feedback on my knowledge and practice from colleagues, ākonga and whānau.
Accessing and responding to ākonga voice within the school setting to gauge educational aspirations.
Attending cultural events at school and in the local community.
Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with whānau, hāpu, iwi and other members of the local Maori community.
Regular use of te reo Māori.
Recognising, valuing and utilising Māori ākonga knowledge within school setting.
Fostering an understanding of tikanga Māori amongst ākonga.
Providing culturally responsive and engaging contexts for learning for Māori ākonga.
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