Understanding the critical consciousness cycle and make connections with evidence collection (Rongohia te Hau)

Te Whāriki Critical Theories This is a great place to find some information about critical theories. Critical theory is foundational to this kaupapa, alongside kaupapa Māori theory.

Rongohia te Hau: Driving Transformative Change

Rongohia te Hau: Building culturally responsive pedagogy

Developing Critical Consciousness

Once you have read through the literature, you might want to consider the following:

• What did you learn?

• What is something that interested you?

• What is something that challenged you?

The Data Says:

• Teachers believe Maaori students aren’t achieving. 99% of teacher expect Maaori learners to achieve but believe only 65% are achieving.

Theme identified from the data:

Teachers intent versus impact has a disparity and is inflated. This is more obvious in pedagogical aspects.

Guiding questions:

Supporting Questions of these themes to dig deeper into practice

• Do students understand why they are learning?/Do teachers understand what/why they are teaching?

• Do students understand the relevance of their learning?

• Does whaanau involvement have an impact on the achievement of aakonga?

• Delivery of soft and hard skills and who decides?

• What supports/scaffolds are in place for teachers to be successful and grow?

• What are barriers and enablers that are in place?

• What measures are in place to support growth?

Click below to hear about the journey of two kura that have participated in the Rongohia te Hau survey. The purpose of this gallery is to share that each journey is different and the direction kura go in is responsive to their needs. There is no set way in how to respond to Rongohia te Hau.