Matariki 2018

New in my classroom this year:

1. Added specific Matariki posters to the windows and door.
2. Greeted my students in Maori all week.
3. Promoted discussions about celebrating Matariki with all students.

Generally:

1. Take an interest in my Maori and Pasifika students. Find out what languages they speak. Try to greet them in their own languages.
2. Engage my year 7 and 8 students in comparing languages to Spanish eg Maori greetings, colours and ‘how are you?’

Next steps:

1. Use the Maori app more to learn vocabulary.
2. Will follow Maori course at Marae in 2019.
3. Talk to colleagues who have recently completed an online Maori course.

Background PD readings this year:

The Te Kotahitanga Effective Teaching Profile – Russell Bishop and Mere Berryman (1)

KaHikitiaAcceleratingSuccessEnglish

Maori words for classrooms

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