In this course you have a digital learning log, however, it is also expected that you write in your language (exercise) book. This will help your brain recall your learning. The digital record of learning will have "cut and paste" content. Your physical languages book can also have copied learning, but the process of copying will activate your brain.

📘 Overview

This 9-week course introduces Year 7 students to te reo Māori and Māori culture through engaging, hands-on learning. It focuses on building confidence in speaking, listening, and cultural understanding through karakia, waiata, games, art, and digital tools.

🗓️ Course Structure

• 9 weeks

• 2–3 lessons per week

• Mix of language learning, cultural practices, and creative activities

🧠 Key Learning Areas

• Te Reo Māori: Greetings, feelings, numbers (1–20), classroom language

• Karakia & Hīmene: Opening and closing prayers, learning and reciting

• Waiata: Songs like He Honore, Te Aroha, Mā Wai Rā

• Toi Māori (Māori Art): Weaving (raranga), kowhaiwhai painting, tā moko

• Tākaro (Games): Including He waka eke noa and online Māori games

• Matariki: Cultural significance and interactive online activities

• Pronunciation: Alphabet and speaking practice via Education Perfect

🧪 Assessments

• Whakarongo (Listening) – via Education Perfect

• Kōrero (Speaking) – introducing self, using classroom language

• Participation – in karakia, waiata, and creative tasks

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Confidently say a karakia and sing a waiata

• Introduce themselves in te reo Māori

• Recognize and use basic vocabulary and sentence structures

• Engage respectfully with tikanga Māori

• Participate in cultural and creative activities