Do you work in education? Then let’s face it… You talk too much. And it’s…
Category: Knowing the learner
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.
Whanaungatanga refers to a sense of family connection. It’s a relationship through shared experiences and working together which provides people with a sense of belonging.
What is it? Ako means both teach and learn. It’s a reciprocal relationship where the…
Tuakana-teina refers to the relationship between an older person (tuakana) and a younger person (teina). It is specific to teaching and learning in the context of Māori. In a more traditional Māori setting, the meaning is literally “older sibling-younger sibling”.
What is learner-centred teaching? Learner centred teaching is an approach that places the learner at…
How do you create success for Pacific learners? The Fonofale is a holistic, Pasifika model…
My friend James is developing free resources for parents to help kids with reading. There’s…
If you’re like a lot of people doing the NCALNE (Voc) literacy and numeracy professional…
The purpose of the following is to provide you with a framework for adult literacy and numeracy using Māori concepts. These concepts are often holistic and can apply to many aspects of life including education.