Understanding mātauranga Māori for the English curriculum
This wānanga is a unique opportunity to bring English subject specialists together for a 2-day immersive wānanga to understand and authentically implement mātauranga Māori into your curriculum design.
This is in preparation for the for the “Mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori” as part of the NCEA upcoming change package for 2022.
POUTAWA
Maori Education & Development
Kei hea taku manapou, taku manatawa?
At Poutawa, we are deeply passionate about preserving and sharing the beauty and sanctity of te reo and Mātauranga Māori.
Our comprehensive services include both individual and group reo Māori sessions, along with top-quality educational resources to enrich learning and teaching. Our curriculum design expertise enables educators to effortlessly integrate te reo Māori into their teaching, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
Mātauranga Māori underpins all that we do and is the foundation of our business and the services we provide.
Rukia ai ngā purapura poutawa, kia tupu ake ai
Sew the seeds of the language, so that it may flourish
In a world that constantly evolves, our vision stands unwavering: To witness Mātauranga Māori flourish in its most authentic form, encompassing the wisdom, stories, and traditions our tupuna.
We envisage a future where the delivery of this knowledge reflects the depth and nuance of Māori epistemology, utilizing both ancestral methodologies and contemporary innovations to ensure relevance and accessibility.
Ultimately, our aspiration is for Mātauranga Māori to continue in perpetuity. This means fostering an environment where every new generation is instilled with a sense of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) over this knowledge, cherishing it as a taonga (treasure) and passing it on undiminished.
Our vision is of a world where Mātauranga Māori doesn't just exist but thrives, resonating with the hearts and minds of all who encounter it, ensuring its essence is felt, its delivery is impactful, and its legacy is eternal.
Ā MĀTOU MAHI
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Senior Reo Māori Units
Engaging unit packages for teaching te reo Māori, suitable for NZ Curriculum Levels 1-8 (Year 7 to Year 13/NCEA Level 3). Each package offers 30+ lessons with digital slides, activities, workbooks, and teaching guides, focusing on interactive learning across all language modes.
Junior Reo Māori Units
Designed for NZ Curriculum Levels 1 & 2 (Years 6-9). These 10-lesson units include classroom resources, activity sheets, online games, and assessments. Focused on immersive and interactive learning, they cover all aspects of language acquisition, from reading and writing to speaking and listening.
Āheinga Reo Units
Our Āheinga Reo units are designed to enhance fluency in te reo Māori, focusing on key sentences and phrases essential for language mastery. Each unit includes diverse activities aligned with the six core language modes: reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and presenting.
