Core Concept:
To what extent are parents, family and whānau effectively engaged with the educational institution in supporting the learners’ education? How informed, demanding and determining are they in their engagement?
[This rubric incorporates the concept of ‘ako‘ - ‘productive partnerships’ where Māori learners, parents, families, whānau, and educators work together to produce better outcomes.]
All of the following are evident and backed by sound evidence:
· Parents, families and whānau are extremely well-informed, skilled in using the information, confident and highly engaged in their children’s education in ways that maximise the learners’ potential
· Educational leaders, staff and educators can provide a range of examples from their own experiences which show ‘why the focus on Māori learners’ and their understanding of the unique role that whānau, hapū and iwi play in the learning process
· Parents, families and whānau knowledge and perspectives are well respected, highly valued and fully integrated in ways that benefit Māori learners’ education
Māori context, content and language are clearly evident and infused into teaching and learning in ways that reflect and affirm the inherent identity, language and culture of Māori learners and their parents, families and whānau