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Te Reo Maori PLD Friday 17 March 2023 = Focus: to look at tuhituhi indicators so we can moderate our mahi akonga. With the guidance of Te Tirewa Ako Tuhituhi we were able to korero about the indicators for marking and under 3 key areas of learning 1. Aheinga Reo - PURPOSE, 2. Puna Reo - Tuhituhi LANGUAGE & STRUCTURE, 3. Rautaki Reo - Strategies for tuhituhi. Wth that we were able to create a points system for us Kaiako to identify where our akonga and where to next but also for akonga to recognise the same and to be able to discuss their positions. They are able to see what they can do and what they need next. We still need to break down the areas to more specific indicators consistent and easy to read and follow not only for kaiako but for Akonga. So at PD time we were all had the opportunity to discuss and collaborate information necessary for moderating and setting up Reo systems for our akonga. This is not an easy mahi, where people and practi...
He Manu Tuhituhi The presentation above provides a general overview of the tuhituhi levels and purposes within each pukapuka. It also gives a brief explanation of how NZ Manu represent each pukapuka. As we continue on our tuhituhi journey He Manu Tuhituhi resources will help us gain a deeper understanding and confidence to teach tuhituhi effectively. A way forward to come closer to achieving our goal will be to identify and remove barriers to teaching and learning te reo tuhituhi at Tautoro School. Implement positive and effective strategies including time frames for strengthened and measurable outcomes.
The Big question: “How can I give students the knowledge and strategies that will enable them to engage confidently in simple and ongoing conversations in te reo?” Through making Connections and having Discussions. Building relationships is fundamental to the development of te reo Māori at Tautoro school. Making connections with our local kura kaupapa who takes in some of our Tautoro students helps us to see what our akonga will need to know to be better equipped for kura. I met with the middle school team leaders to korero about the assessment indicators and levels they were using in their school. I was encouraged to know that we used the same processes and learned that we face similar challenges for gathering and reporting data. The Manaiakalani reo Māori team whom Tracey and I met with and had great discussions on how they can provide support for our school in a range of areas. We talked about what we are doing now, what support we are looking for a...
Presenting a Level 2 Maori immersion student development at Tautoro school. Years 5-6 Tuakana. Curriculum Documents: Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, Te Aho Arataki Marau, Aromatawai: Panui Haere, Hopukina, (Tuhituhi devloping), (Te Waharoa Ararau updating). Korero: Students are familiar with Karakia and Mihimihi whether in a small group or in front of larger audiences from school assemblies to Powhiri. Most students in our tuakana team are able to participate fully in these positions such as; Kai Karakia, Kai Waiata and Kai Korero. They are confident to take up the challenge at any time when asked. This is the outcome of students taking risks, being competitive, practicing, prompted and praised. Some others are still gaining the confidence to stand in front of people let alone to mihimihi. Some of these students have learning challenges and we continue to encourage and support in practice and having a go. We are confident that all students will be able to mihimihi. We are ex...
Learning te reo Maori has been a major development in our classroom. Tamariki enjoy learning te reo Maori through Panui, Korero, and Tuhituhi. I would like to acknowledge and share what Sir James Henare stated in 1988; In this 1988 Waka huia episode, Sir James Hēnare (Tā Hēmi Henare) uses a saying which has become the rallying cry of the Māori-language revitalisation movement: ‘Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori’ – the language is the life force of the mana Māori. Hēnare said this during the Waitangi Tribunal hearings in 1985, and was quoted with approval in the final report. The full quotation is: Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori. Ko te kupu te mauri o te reo Māori. E rua ēnei wehenga kōrero e hāngai tonu ana ki runga i te reo Māori. Ko te reo, nō te Atua mai. The language is the life force of the mana Māori. The word is the life force of the language. These two ideas are absolutely crucial to the Māori language. A language which is a gift to...
Ko Putahi te maunga, Ko te pū o te wheke he maunga tapu. I whakapupūtahitanga o ngā rangatira o Ngapuhi. Ko Mamari te waka, Waiorooro te awa, Kohewhata te Marae, Ko Te Uri o Hua, Takatoke, Ngati Kura ngā hapu Ko Rahiri te tupuna ka moe i a Ahuaiti ka puta ko Uenuku Hamiora Paratene raua ko Meeri Maaka oku tupuna Ronald Te Ripi Wihongi raua ko Kataraina oku matua Ko Mary Wihongi ahau. Ko Kaikohe ahau ko ahau ko Kaikohe.