Māori Education Consultancy
Promoting educational success for all Māori students,
and culturally sustaining practices in all sectors of Aotearoa
Angitu ako mō ngā tauira Māori katoa, me te poipoi i te ahurea mo Aotearoa nui tonu
Te Reo Courses
Te Reo Courses
Māori Education Consultancy offers emergent Te Reo Courses for those beginning their Te Reo Māori learning journey. Courses are offered for absolute beginners (Level 1) and those wanting to grow their level one knowledge (Level 2).
At present these courses are only available as internal options for those in the Te Awamutu/Waipa/Hamilton areas in the Waikato, but keep an eye out for on-line options which may be coming soon.
Level 1
Level 1
An introductory Te Reo Māori course for beginners of the reo. Learning includes practical application, games and conversation, worksheets and handouts.
Details
• Year: 2021
• Mode: Internal
• Semester: Full Year
• Location: 65 Collinson Street, Pirongia
• Coordinator/Tutor: Dr Kathie Rifle Tuwhakaara Raiwhara
Requirements
Restriction(s): None. Open Entry
Dates
Start Date: Week beginning - Monday 8 February, 2021*
End date: Week ending: Friday 10 December, 2021
*Class dates and times to be confirmed
Fees
$60/Term ($120 for the Semester)
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:
- Introduce themselves and others in Te Reo Māori
- Name, describe and explain a variety of things (nouns), actions and feelings.
- Count in te Reo Māori and learn basic number knowledge skills.
- Learn a variety of words and grammatical sentence structures, greetings and farewells.
- Gain an understanding of Tikanga and Mātauranga Māori (Māori customs and cultural knowledge)
Assessments
During this course regular worksheets will need to be completed and submitted for assessment. Students will also be assessed on their oral participation and will be required to present orally in class.
* Specific dates for written and oral assessments will be provided at the beginning of term one.
Textbooks
It is recommended that the following texts are purchased or accessed for use throughout the course.
Compulsory
Kuwi & Friends Māori Picture Dictionary
Author: Kat Quin & Pānia Papa
ISBN: 9780994136497
Edition: 1st Edition, 2020
Publisher: ILLUSTRATED PUBLISHING
Recommended
Tikanga Whakaaro: Key concepts in Māori culture
Author: Cleve Barlow
ISBN: 9780195582123
Edition: 1st Edition, 1991
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
The Raupō Phrasebook of Modern Māori
Author: Scotty Morrison
ISBN: 9780143566106
Edition: 1st Edition, 2011
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS
*Some of these books are also available as e-books
Level 2
Level 2
An extension of the knowledge gained at level 1. This course will include more immersion in Te Reo Māori using practical application, games and conversation.
Details
• Year: 2020
• Mode: Internal
• Semester: Semester Two (Half Year)
• Location: 65 Collinson Street, Pirongia
• Coordinator/Tutor: Dr Kathie Rifle Tuwhakaara Raiwhara
Requirements
Restriction(s): Level 1 Te Reo or equivalent
Dates
Start Date: Thursday, 23 July, 2020*
End date: Thursday, 10 December, 2020
*Option A: 1pm-2:15pm Option B: 7pm-8:15pm
Fees
$70/Term ($140 for the Semester)
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:
- Engage in basic conversational reo in a variety of settings and a variety of subject area.
- Demonstrate a more indepth understanding of tikanga Māori.
- Demonstrate an understanding of operating from a Māori Worldview or Māori lens.
- Have an improved range of vocabulary and number knowledge, with improved recall capability.
- Demonstrate a deeper understanding of Mātauranga Māori.
Assessments
During this course, the following assignments will contribute to your final assessment.
- Written Assignment: A Creative Writing piece in Te Reo Māori. 500 Words. Due date: 28 August 2020
- Written Assignment:Option A: Mātauranga MāoriOption B: Tikanga MāoriWritten in Te Reo Pākehā. 1500 Words. Due date: 23 October 2020
- Oral Assessment: Prepare and run a class activity in Te Reo Māori, i.e. game, cooking session, craft session, giving instructions in Te Reo. 20 - 25 minutes*Within the weeks commencing the 16th, 23rd, & 30th November
* Specific dates for oral assessments will be finalised closer to the time.
Textbooks
It is recommended that the following texts are purchased or accessed for use throughout the course.
Compulsory
Kuwi & Friends Māori Picture Dictionary
Author: Kat Quin & Pānia Papa
ISBN: 9780994136497
Edition: 1st Edition, 2020
Publisher: ILLUSTRATED PUBLISHING
Tikanga Whakaaro: Key concepts in Māori culture
Author: Cleve Barlow
ISBN: 9780195582123
Edition: 1st Edition, 1991
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Recommended
Tikanga Māori: Living by Māori values
Author: Hirini Moko Mead
ISBN: 9781775502227
Edition: Revised Edition, 2016
Publisher: HUIA PUBLISHERS
The Raupō Phrasebook of Modern Māori
Author: Scotty Morrison
ISBN: 9780143566106
Edition: 1st Edition, 2011
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS
*Some of these books are also available as e-books
What our customers are saying
What our customers are saying
I had the privilege of witnessing Kathie's work at Waikato University. Kathie is engaging, clear, and thoughtful when sharing her knowledge of te ao Māori. Her understanding, and expertise of tikanga Māori is impressive, and she shares this in a way that honors the work that she is a part of.
Petina Kerepa - Guidance Counsellor