Category: indigenous pedagogy
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Celebrating Whakapapa in Vocational Education: Practical Tips for Educators
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.
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I want to learn more about Taiwan
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.
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Tapatoru – The Foundation Learning Professional Standards Framework
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in Education, Adult Learning, Foundation, Foundation Learning, Framework, Frameworks, Improve learning, Indigenous education, indigenous pedagogy, Learning, Learning Outcomes, learning plans, Learning Strategies, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, professional, Professional Development, Professional standards, Professional Standards Framework, TapatoruTapatoru framework for Foundation Learning This has been a long time coming… However, I’m very pleased to share the new Tapatoru framework with you. I’ve been working on this for the Tertiary Education Commission and Ako Aotearoa since August 2018. This framework is for you if you work with learners, workers or clients who need…
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Did you know that the World Indigenous Business Forum was in Rotorua NZ recently?
That was the WORLD Indigenous Business Forum… As in the whole world. And it just happened to be in Rotorua, New Zealand last month. I heard about it by accident. By word of mouth. And I got to hang out there for an afternoon and meet a delegation from the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP)…
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Indigenous Taiwanese and Māori in Aotearoa NZ – You might be happily surprised at the relationship
What is the relationship of Māori in Aotearoa NZ to indigenous Taiwanese?
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How do you integrate indigenous cultural values and worldview with business and education?
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we have been working hard to strengthen vocational training, especially for our indigenous Māori groups as well as Pacific Peoples. This includes a focus on both young people and adults. And by “we” I mean the collective we. This “we” includes government agencies involved in funding and quality assurance, independent research…
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Mana Whenua: 5 Questions to Consider if You Want to Create Learner Success?
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.
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What Is Ako? It’s A Responsive Reciprocal Relationship With 2 Parts
Ako means both teach and learn. It’s a reciprocal relationship where the educator is also learning from the student.
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Swimming the River: Family Impact on Education
This is an Aboriginal perspective on education. It’s a great metaphor. And there are clear links to similar discussions we have here on the same topics. It’s just over 5 minutes long and great food for thought. Hat tip: Rachel Bulliff. Let me know any thoughts or comments.