The given Ako Aotearoa framework
is not directly associated to me but I gained a lot about it from my teaching
sessions by our facilitator Ron Bull. I have come to know that Maori Customs,
traditions and History are quite similar to those of Indian. The areas of the
framework to which I am strongly connected are to understand the value of
history, beliefs and traditions, to give importance to individual beliefs, spirituality,
to maintain and promote relationship among the different organs of the society,
to protect and promote the sovereignty and integrity of the nation, to promote
sustainability and unity and making learning and teaching learner focused. The
only area for which I have to learn is about Te Reo to apply my connection with
Maoris’ history, traditions and culture effectively. The framework would enable
me to be culturally competent and make the learning everlasting as it will be
carried on in the real context of culture, traditions and would be based on
research and evaluation.
There are a number of
ways to learn about Te Reo and Tikaka. I would prefer to the following ways:
·
Discussion about Te Reo and Tikaka in
the class.
·
Discussion with my Maori colleagues
·
Learning from my Maori students
·
By visiting the community and
participate in the community activities
·
Online Resources for example Toku Reo
and Maramataka web pages provide detail knowledge about speaking Maori and
Tikanga practices.
References:
Ngaroma.
W., Maramataka. Retrieved from http://akoaotearoa.ac.nz/download/ng/file/group-3993/resource-kit-for-tikanga-practices--part-2.pdf
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