Advanced-Elementary Te Reo Māori - Te Kaupae 4

Program Overview

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This Advanced-Elementary Te Reo Māori program develops students' language skills and knowledge for independent communication in various aspects of Māori culture. Through a blended learning approach, students engage with local marae and cultural immersion experiences, gaining a broad understanding of the language's connection to the land, history, and people. The program emphasizes practical language use and prepares students for careers in support roles in Māori and non-Māori organizations, broadcasting, tourism, and other fields.

Program Outline

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Advanced-Elementary Te Reo Māori - Te Kaupae 4

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Degree Overview:

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Overview:

This program is designed to help students develop their te reo Māori skills and knowledge, enabling them to communicate independently in familiar and less familiar aspects of te ao Māori. Participants will gain a broad understanding of how the language connects to the land, environment, prominent places, people, histories, and stories. They will also extend their understanding and application of knowledge in varying contexts and begin to develop independent language production.

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Objectives:

• Develop te reo Māori skills and knowledge for independent communication in familiar and less familiar aspects of te ao Māori.
• Gain a broad understanding of the language's connection to the land, environment, prominent places, people, histories, and stories.
• Extend understanding and application of knowledge in varying contexts.
• Develop independent language production.
• Contribute to community and cultural roles, such as preparing a whare and/or marae for hui, kaiwaiata, and working in the marae kitchen and dining room.
• Speak te reo in homes within whānau and communities.
• Role-model the use of te reo among whānau and hapū in various settings.

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Description:

This course emphasizes engagement with local marae and culturally immersive experiences. The delivery combines in-classroom and local marae-based experiences. The inclusion of marae provides authentic, meaningful engagement with local Māori communities, ensuring mana whenua are known people and retain the role of representing themselves.

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Outline:

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Content:

• Te reo Māori language and grammar
• Te ao Māori culture and history
• Communication skills
• Independent language production
• Cultural immersion experiences

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Structure:

• Full-time: 19 weeks
• Part-time: one year
• Blended learning approach with classroom and marae-based experiences
• Te Arotake me te Whakautu Huatau Evalua... (TREO411): concentrates on reviewing and analyzing different evaluation methods.

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Formative assessments throughout the program
• Summative assessments at the end of each module
• Assessments may include written assignments, oral presentations, and practical tasks.

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Assessment Criteria:

• Accuracy and fluency in te reo Māori
• Understanding of te ao Māori culture and history
• Ability to communicate effectively in various contexts
• Ability to produce independent language

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Interactive and engaging teaching methods
• Culturally responsive teaching
• Emphasis on practical language use
• Utilization of guest speakers and cultural practitioners

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Faculty:

• Experienced and qualified te reo Māori teachers
• Local Māori community members involved in teaching and cultural immersion

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Unique Approaches:

• Blended learning approach with classroom and marae-based experiences
• Emphasis on authentic engagement with local Māori communities
• Culturally immersive learning environment

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Careers:

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Career Opportunities:

• Support roles in Māori and non-Māori organizations
• Broadcasting
• Tourism
• Health sector
• Education
• Foreign embassies in New Zealand
• Trainees in museums
• Trainee/apprentice roles in the arts (singers, composers, writers, artists, actors)

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Other:

• This program is currently under review as part of the reform of vocational education training.
• The objective is to provide unified programs for Te Pūkenga that are portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry.
• The information provided is correct at the time of publishing, but the courses outlined may change over time.
• The program is offered by Ara Institute of Canterbury, a part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
• The program is available full-time (19 weeks) or part-time (one year).
• The domestic fee for the program is $556 - $776 per year.
• The next program starts in July 2024.