Faculty of Education and Social Work
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EDPROFM 702 - Special Topic: Maori Language Teachers: Teaching Te Reo Maori
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Course description
30 points
Through an exploration of second language acquisition and pedagogical processes, including an analysis of the latest learning technologies, this course will enable critical reflection on current Te Reo Maori teaching practices, enhanced language development, and an opportunity to evaluate and strengthen the effectiveness of one's own Te Reo Maori teaching practice. This course will be taught in Te Reo Maori.
Course director
Hemi Dale
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Course overview
Te Ao Māori’s current language mantra is Kia rere, kia tika, kia Māori! Just exactly how proficient is your reo? How can we teach more effectively in te reo Māori? In this course, we will focus on growing your proficiency in te reo Māori and deepening your understanding of the pedagogical theories and methodologies that underpin the effective teaching of and through te reo Māori.
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Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course students will be able to:- Demonstrate an ability to use Māori language accurately and appropriately in a classroom setting.
- Investigate second language acquisition theories, second language teaching techniques and current technologies to enhance the teaching of and through the Māori language.
- Critically analyse and strengthen one's own teaching practice.
Course Coordinators
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Delivery modes
Block Intensive (intensive on campus days)
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Currently scheduled classes
2018 Epsom (Semester 2): Block sessions on Saturdays 18 Aug, 15 Sept, 27 Oct from 8:30-4pm and Fridays 17 Aug, 14 Sept, 26 Oct from 4:30-8pm and a Wednesday session on 1st Aug from 4:30-7:30pm
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Take this course
This course can be taken as a taught course in the following programmes:
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Ministry of Education course subsidies
Primary and Intermediate teachers may be eligible for a Ministry of Education fees subsidy for this course. Click here for more information.
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School
Te Puna Wananga
