Marau ā-kura PLD
Draw on mātauranga Māori for rich and authentic learning for ākonga.
Why focus on marau ā-kura as part of your in-depth PLD plan
As a kura or community, how your ākonga experience their curriculum is essential. Contextualising Te Marautanga o Aotearoa for your learners is a must. Marau ā-kura is vital in order to:
acknowledge Mātauranga Māori
build relationships with mana whenua
strengthen ākonga cultural identity
strengthen links to local history, pūrākau, whakatauki
develop kaiako capability to analyse their teaching practice
connect marau a-kura to aromatawai and matauranga Māori.
What might marau ā-kura focus on?
- Consultation processes with whānau, hapū, iwi, kaiako and ākonga.
- Strategic planning.
- Designing a marau ā-kura.
- Creating a graduate profile.
- Evaluating progress towards goals and agreed timeframes.
