- Te Tiriti o Waitangi & Relevant Key Teaching Tasks -

My understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi in teaching is that it guides us to respect Māori culture, language, and values in the classroom. The Treaty has three main ideas: partnership, protection, and participation. Partnership means working with Māori families and communities, including their views and contributions in the classroom. Protection is about respecting and using Te Reo Māori (the Māori language) and tikanga (Māori customs) in my teaching, helping students connect with Māori culture. Participation is about making sure all students, especially Māori, have equal chances to succeed and feel valued. By following these ideas, I aim to create a classroom where Māori culture is respected and all students feel that their identity is part of their learning.

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Demonstartion of Te Reo Maori in Room 1

Room 1 Displaying Maori Concepts, Values, Maori Language and heritage.

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The Tamariki Demonstrating Singing a Waiata in Maori.

Lesson plan link - Nature Hunt Lesson Plan

The lesson plan I created shows my understanding of cultural values by including Māori language, respect for nature, and teamwork in the learning experience. By teaching colours in Te Reo Māori and connecting them to a nature hunt, I help students see Māori language as a natural part of their learning. This supports Ako (learning together) and Tangata Whenuatanga (understanding culture and identity).

The Rainbow Nature Hunt encourages Whanaungatanga by having students work together to make a class graph with everyone's findings. By focusing on respect for nature, the lesson also shows Manaakitanga, teaching students to care for the land. This lesson does more than teach, it helps students feel connected to Māori culture and values. It creates a classroom where everyone feels included and where learning is shared and respectful.

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