TEACH 101

TE Reo and Tikanga Maori Journal

Check point 1

Check point 2

07/06/2024

Teachers can express their dedication to honoring Māori culture by deepening their understanding of Tikanga Māori, incorporating Te Reo Māori into their greetings, instructions, and praise, and actively working on improving their pronunciation of Te Reo Māori words and phrases. Incorporating Karakia, which are traditional Māori prayers or incantations, is essential for integrating Te Reo Māori, the Māori language, into the classroom environment. Having learned about the significance of Karakia through my studies, I made it a practice to begin my group lessons with a powerful Karakia, honoring the tradition and setting a respectful and focused tone for the learning session. In the base class where I teach, I always have the privilege of having Māori students present. It's a source of pride for me to serve as a role model for these students and promote the use of the Māori language and culture among all the students in my classroom.

1406/2024

When incorporating Te Reo Maori into the classroom, waiata plays a vital role in language learning. Waiata often contains numerous fundamental words in Te Reo Maori, making them an effective tool for language acquisition. Teachers can promote language learning instead of traditional vocabulary instruction by engaging students in singing waiata, allowing them to absorb new words while enjoying music and rhythm. Today, just before starting our numeracy lesson, I took some time to assess my students' ability to count in Te Reo Maori. I noticed that while a few students could count, some struggled. Wanting to reinforce their understanding, I played the engaging Maori number song for them, which I found on YouTube. My students enjoyed singing the song with dancing movements.

14/08/2024

In the Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership standard, it is crucial to actively engage in the practice and development of te reo Māori and Tikanga Māori. Tikanga Māori encompasses the behavioral guidelines governing how individuals live and interact. Today, I had an enriching discussion with my students about Manakitanga, and I furthered their understanding by encouraging them to brainstorm ways to demonstrate Manakitanga in our classroom environment. I am committed to continuously deepening my knowledge of tikanga Māori and integrating it into every lesson, dedicating a few minutes to teaching my students its significance.

18/09/2024

Today, I took a moment to share my favorite whakataukī with my students before we began our entire class lesson. I explained the meaning behind the whakataukī and how it relates to our learning journey. It was a great way to connect with them and set a positive tone for the day ahead.

Provide a 150- 200 word written reflection of your Te reo and tikanga Māori integration.

Teachers can express their dedication to honoring Māori culture by deepening their understanding of Tikanga Māori, incorporating Te Reo Māori into their greetings, instructions, and praise, and actively working on improving their pronunciation of Te Reo Māori words and phrases. Having learned about the significance of Karakia through my studies, I made it a practice to begin my group lessons with a powerful Karakia. I consistently use the word "Ka pai" to commend and motivate my students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. There are a few Māori students in my classroom; I think I made them proud of their language and culture.

At the commencement of the academic year, I lacked confidence in incorporating Te Reo and Tikanga Māori into my teaching. However, dedicated learning and practice significantly improved my confidence and pronunciation. By conscientiously planning and integrating Te Reo and Tikanga Māori into my lessons, I achieved the standards of Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership and Design for Learning. Additionally, I have fostered a Learning-Focused culture by creating an environment where learners can confidently embrace their languages and cultures. My next goal is to improve my knowledge of Tikanga Māori while continuing to incorporate Te Re and Tikanga Māori into my lessons.

Check point 3- Part B

Lesson plan

After thoroughly studying the content of the 101 paper, I was able to develop a comprehensive plan for a practical Te Reo Māori lesson. The central theme of this lesson revolves around the question, "Ke te pēhea koe?" Delving deeply into the curriculum, particularly "Te Aho Arataka Marau Mō te ako i te Reo Māori (2009)," enabled me to select the lesson's achievement objective and learning outcome carefully. The ultimate goal of the lesson is to ensure that students can confidently inquire about and express their feelings to one another. The insights gained from various academic papers have greatly assisted me in devising effective teaching strategies and post-activity plans to ensure that students actively engage, participate, learn, and feel a sense of belonging.

18/09/2024

Today, I conducted a whole-class Te Reo Māori lesson. This is my first whole-class Māori lesson. In my role as a trainee teacher, I successfully met the Teaching Profession standard of Te Triti o Waitangi partnership by teaching of Te Reo Māori in my classroom. This initiative not only contributes to honoring the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi but also fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. This lesson has been incredibly beneficial in allowing me to actively practice and enhance my proficiency in using Te Reo Māori. All the students, including Māori students, showed enthusiasm for practicing Te Reo Māori.

As a teacher of Māori learners, I was able to show manakitanga by demonstrating integrity, sincerity, and respect toward Māori language. I tried my best to use accurate pronunciation. I think my Māori learners will see me as a teacher who uses te reo Māori in class and encourages them to speak Māori if they want, and their whanau will see me as a teacher who respects their Māori language.

Provide a 150-word statement of how you have demonstrated one standard (Our Code, Our Standards) and one cultural competency (Tātaiako) in your practice.

In my role as a trainee teacher, I successfully met the Teaching Profession standard of Te Triti o Waitangi partnership by teaching of Te Reo Māori in my classroom. This initiative not only contributes to honoring the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi but also fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. This lesson has been incredibly beneficial in allowing me to actively practice and enhance my proficiency in using Te Reo Māori. All the students, including Māori students, showed enthusiasm for practicing Te Reo Māori.

As a teacher of Māori learners, I was able to show manakitanga by demonstrating integrity, sincerity, and respect toward Māori language. I tried my best to use accurate pronunciation. I think my Māori learners will see me as a teacher who uses te reo Māori in class and encourages them to speak Māori if they want, and their whanau will see me as a teacher who respects their Māori language.

The following document contains the signed observation form from my mentor teacher, who recently observed me while I led a whole-class Te Reo Māori lesson. During her observation, she provided detailed feedback on various aspects of my teaching, including my instructional techniques, student engagement, and overall lesson structure. Her insights are invaluable, allowing me to reflect on my performance and assess whether the lesson met its objectives. Additionally, her suggestions will help me identify areas where I can improve for my future lessons, ensuring that I continue to enhance my teaching practices and effectively support my students' learning.