Learn about the importance of whakapapa in Māori culture and how vocational educators can incorporate it into their teaching. Explore practical tips, such as storytelling, cultural elements, and interactive activities, to foster a more inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Last year I travelled to Taiwan with a group of Māori businesses.
I had a fantastic time and learned a lot about the connection between indigenous Taiwanese tribal groups and NZ Māori.
Check out some of the photos.
Tapatoru framework for Foundation Learning This has been a long time coming… However, I’m very…
That was the WORLD Indigenous Business Forum… As in the whole world. And it just…
What is the relationship of Māori in Aotearoa NZ to indigenous Taiwanese?
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have been working hard to strengthen vocational training, especially for…
Recently, I had the tremendous privilege and pleasure of spending a day at Auckland University…
In a literal sense, mana whenua refers to the mana or power and authority that comes from the land.
But it can also refer to beliefs, building relationships and developing a sense of belonging.
Ako means both teach and learn. It’s a reciprocal relationship where the educator is also learning from the student.
This is an Aboriginal perspective on education. It’s a great metaphor. And there are clear links…