Te Ao Māori
REO3 (Level 3 Te Reo Māori me ōna Tīkanga)
Length of Course: Full year
Recommendations: Successful completion of Level 2 Te Reo Māori Studies courses.
Application:
Students wishing to enroll in this course should apply for an interview with the Head of Māori Studies. Students will be required to demonstrate their competence and fluency in listening to and speaking Te Reo Māori. This course is at an advanced level and requires a commitment to and knowledge of Tikanga Māori.
Course Content:
Me matatau te akonga ki te kōrero me te whakarongo i te reo Māori. He tirohanga hohōnu te mahi, ki te takoto i ngā kupu me ngā kōrero o te ao whānui. Ko te hiahia, ka taea e te akonga ki te eke i ona mohiotanga ki te taumata-kairangi.
Te Reo Māori language study at Level 3 involves a deeper understanding of tikanga within te Ao Marama, the Māori world view. Conversational and Oral skills in Te Reo Māori are extended through studies of significant historical events and leadership in te Ao Māori. This advanced course is focused on an understanding and analysis of the meaning and imagery woven into the delivery of whakatauki, pepeha, whaikorero, karanga and karakia. Students are accelerated through participation in school and marae based cultural protocols. Depending on their language competency and fluency students may be provided with extension opportunities.
Methods of Assessment:
Student progress is measured by regular practical tasks to assess vocabulary and language features as well as end of topic listening and speaking assessments. Achievement standards shown in the summary below are university approved.
Contact Person: Matua Hohaia Brown - brownh@waihekehigh.school.nz
TAH3 (Level 3 Te Ao Haka)
Length of Course: Full year
Recommendations: Successful completion of Level 2 Te Ao Haka and Kapa Haka.
Application:
Students must demonstrate some prior experience and an enthusiasm for performance within the world of kapa haka. As the success of each performer relies on team participation, it is essential that students maintain regular attendance to all classes and additional rehearsals. It is expected that students will demonstrate a commitment to learning and practising items in their own time. A commitment to tikanga Māori is also required
Course Content:
This integrated programme focuses on Māori culture and performing arts through kapa haka skills. Students develop cultural knowledge and an awareness of the techniques, history and varying expertise required for public performances. Kapa Haka is a requirement for this subject.
Methods of Assessment:
Students are assessed on their performance, terminology understanding and choreography skills in traditional style of kapa haka. Progress is measured by videoing practical tasks and participation. Achievement and Unit Standards are available as Internal and External Assessments. As shown in the table below, Achievement Standards are University approved.
Contact Person: Matua Hohaia Brown - brownh@waihekehigh.school.nz