Level 1 Te Reo Māori
11MAO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge:
Recommended Prior LearningPrior experience in a kaupapa Māori environment would support you in this space. Advanced and new to Māori teina (junior) classes is an option to prepare you for this class also.
Level 1 Te Reo Māori MAO 101
- Full Year Course: This course will cover a wide range of kaupapa Māori through critical analysis and evaluation of each kaupapa area. The following are some of the areas that will be covered. Learning to navigate Te Ao Māori is necessary and invaluable to the successful completion of this level. You will gain an understanding of how knowledge is transmitted, and as a language warrior become an integral part of the solution to the revitalization and the survival of the Native tongue of this country, Aotearoa. Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga will enhance your learning journey and add a unique flavour to your experience as a learner. Through these experiences you will navigate your way through the internal aromatawai as part of your preparation to being successful in the external aromatawai.
NB: Assessment will be individually chosen from standards available to suit the unique needs of each learner.
- Pōwhiri/Mihi Whakatau - a study of Pōwhiri & Mihi Whakatau protocols, and Ngā Rerekētanga. This will also include participation in Pōwhiri ā-Kura which is held at the beginning of the year to welcome the Year 9 cohort (waewae tapu - sacred feet) and any other new students or staff members and or whānau to the kura. There will be other opportunities throughout the year for participation in Pōwhiri via the various sports exchanges throughout the academic year. This kaupapa also will explore the roles and responsibilities of the marae ie: Kaikaranga, Kaikōrero, Kaumātua etc.
- Pūrākau/Pakiwaitara - regional, tribal, & national: summarizing, importance, cultural elements, analysis of imagery and symbolism and the significance to each iwi, hapū, locally and nationally. An overview of how these have a depth of learning and teaching for the survival and well-being of a people.
- Tangihanga - cultural practices in traditional and contemporary times, unveilings, memorial services, cultural elements from different tribes for example ceremonial adornment - where have these practices and protocols derived from? Participating in support of whānau when in the grief process by attending whakamoemiti (karakia evenings) and attending the formal tangihanga.
- Tikanga Māori through a Māori worldview - this will be weaved into the 'Uara ā-Kura' (School Values). How does this incorporate in to Māori lore and Philosophies. What is the importance of Tikanga? What is the Māori worldview or their perspective?
- Kaupapa Māori - current and past - this may include Manu Kōrero, Marae visits, Flava Festival and local places of historical significance. Students at this level will craft a speech suitable to stand at the Regional Manu Kōrero. If successful in class at this level may be selected to represent the kura at regional level. Other opportunities will include visits to all 3 local marae, visits to places of historical significance to the local Mana Whenua (Huirapa) ie: the Kamaka. There may also be a possibility of travel nationally to destinations up North to either Waitangi, Parihaka and/or Te Papa (Wellington).
Course Overview
Term 1
WHAKATAKI: You will be introduced to the mahere (plan) for the year. We will then work towards the first two ā-roto (internal assessments) and what is required to complete them successfully. You will learn to whakawhitiwhiti kōrero (converse) in Te Reo Māori so that you can successfully present and deliver a mihi to a targeted audience, participate in an oral dialogue (conversational) and you will also create an instructional video. As part of the second ā-roto, you will be expected to rangahau (research) and write about considerations that have contributed to the impact of historical factors on the vitality of te reo Māori before 1970. There is also an opportunity to deliver a two-minute oral presentation on your perspectives of the vitality and validity of te reo Māori arising from the events/attitude of that time. The final piece to conclude this ā-roto (internal) is to respond to short passages pertaining to various events/circumstances that impacted the vitality of te reo Māaori before 1970.
Pōwhiri is part of the learning journey and so you will be expected to take part in the main pōwhiri at the beginning of the year for the new students, their whānau and our new staff.
Term 2
You will have this term to complete your two ā-roto (internal assessments). We will then begin mahi on your portfolio (ā-waho - external assessment) which is a collection of your mahi and will consist of evidence of your kōrero ability and tuhituhi tasks, representing the requirements of the standard, using language at Level 6. A variety contexts and scenarios are possible and could include: waiata, blogs, reflections, peer reviews.
If you are lucky to be selected as one of our four kaikōrero (speakers) for 'Manu Kōrero' regional speech competition which is held annually in Ōtautahi (Christchurch). You will have the opportunity to attend this as tuakana representative of the kura.
Term 3
ALL ā-roto (internals) are to be completed and handed in final feedback by week 8 of this term, they will then be marked if not completed already.
Flava festival and the National Secondary Kapa Haka Competitions are also this term.
Term 4
A re-cap and reflection of the year and preparation for external aromatawai and study leave.
Celebration and recognition of the years work that was achieved this year and pre-planning and preparation for next year so that you are ready for the next year of learning and are aware of what to expect.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway Career Pathways
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Copywriter, Anaesthetist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Barrister, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Tattoo Artist, Midwife, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Community Development Worker, Conservator, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Editor, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Curator, Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Ranger, Health Promoter, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Massage Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Policy Analyst, Private Teacher/Tutor, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Television Presenter, Court Registry Officer