11 Te Reo Māori
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Povey.
Objectives
To extend students' linguistic and cultural understanding and their ability to interact appropriately with others.
- To introduce students to new ways of thinking about, questioning, and interpreting the world and their place in it.
- To acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that equip students for living in a world of diverse peoples, languages and cultures.
- To challenge and consider our own identities and assumptions.
- To develop understanding of the power of language.
- To enjoy using another language in meaningful situations.
The five main language skills necessary for effective communication, namely listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural awareness, are interrelated, and this will be reflected in the teaching and learning programme for Te Reo Māori. All teaching and learning throughout the year encompasses the following:
Whakaaro Nui
- Te Tika te Reo - Language Accuracy.
- Te Rere o te Reo - Language Fluency.
- Te Māori o te Reo - Cultural Integrity of the Language.
- Te Ora o te Reo - Language Vitality.
Topics - Tōku Moemoeā (My dream home), Tohu Huarere (Weather forecast), Rekohu (Chatham Island), Ko wai au inaianei? (Who am I now?)
Learning and Assessment Area | Description |
Reading Comprehension | Pānui - Ability to read selected texts with understanding. |
Speaking Listening Comprehension | Kōrero - Ability to speak on topics related to the term kaupapa/topic. Whakarongo - Ability to listen with some understanding. |
Writing | Tuhinga - Write a variety of text types in Te Reo Māori on a variety of areas that are relevant to the kaupapa/topic. |
Subject Overview
Term 1
Tōku Kaīnga Moemoeā - My Dream Home.
Ākonga will design their dream home, use the language to talk about it, and read others' dream home. Ākonga will share their opinion and use comparisons to support their ideas.
Focus: Numeracy, descriptions, developing opinions.
Assessment: Speaking and Reading.
Term 2
Pūrākau Māori.
Ākonga will learn about the different pūrākau Māori and choose three to write about in their own words. Ākonga can submit their favourite for marking.
Focus: Grammar, further developing writing and listening skills.
Assessment: Writing and Listening.
Term 3
Matariki and Huarere - Matariki and the Weather.
Ākonga will learn about Matariki, and use the language to talk about ways to celebrate the NY, why it is important?
Focus: The significance of Matariki and the impact on Aotearoa. Further developing language acquisition through grammar and vocabulary.
Ākonga will learn about the weather patterns in Aotearoa.
Focus: Differences in weather from the North Island and South Island. The impact weather has on living and tikanga (customs).
Assessment: Speaking and Listening.
Term 4
Tōku wawatā, tōku anamata - My Aspirations, My Future.
Ākonga will write about their future aspirations.
Focus: Grammar. Building language acquisition. Further developing language acquisition through grammar and vocabulary.
Assessment: Reading and Writing.
Recommended Prior Learning
- Year 10 Te Reo Māori.
- In cases of proven language ability, a student may begin at Year 11 with Head of Faculty approval.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $20.00 Education Perfect.
Assessment Information
Year 12 Te Reo Māori Guideline(s):An Achieved grade at NCEA Level 1 Māori in each assessed achievement standard OR Head of Department approval.
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Copywriter, Anaesthetist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Barrister, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Dancer, Tattoo Artist, Midwife, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Psychologist, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Community Development Worker, Conservator, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Editor, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Curator, Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Media Producer, Ranger, Hairdresser/Barber, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Naturopath, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Massage Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Policy Analyst, Private Teacher/Tutor, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Television Presenter, Tour Guide, Court Registry Officer, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Flight Attendant, Counsellor, Minister of Religion, Trainer, Musician, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Foreign Policy Officer, Importer/Exporter, Immigration Officer, Occupational Therapist, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Career Consultant,
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.