Teaching and Learning Methods
The methods of teaching and learning are underpinned by a communicative approach.
Some features are:
- an emphasis on speaking te reo Māori
- reading and listening activities to help develop the speaking skills
- teaching activities are directed by the kaiwhakaako
- akonga are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning
- language activities reflect the communicative approach
- teaching and learning is interactive
- group work, pair work, individual work
- expectations are modelled by the kaiwhakaako
- drama/role plays
- media, videos
- field visits
- application across a range of contexts e.g. through mihimihi, karakia, waiata
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An example of teaching and learning methods used.
The Te Hononga ki Ngā Tupuna Trust’s constitution specifies several principles underpinning the pedagogy that we use:
- encouraging students to recognise that learning te reo Māori and tikanga Māori is a life-long experience
- working holistically
- working on a basis of Māori principles including aroha, manaaki and wairua
Learning activities are centred on the learning styles and needs of the akonga. Activities are designed, and if necessary, redeveloped during each course to help akonga achieve their goals.