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Why Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Cultural Standards? What are Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Cultural Standards? What’s in it for our children, school and community? Key people involved in the Development of Kahungunu Cultural Standards? Summary of Key Findings from Schools Summary of Key Findings from Early Childhood
Why Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Cultural Standards? Consultation within Ngāti Kahungunu and a significant body of research including Ka Hikitia - Managing for Success: The Māori Education Strategy 2008-2012 has found that in line with Sir Apirana Ngata’s famous aphorism about pursuing the benefits of a dual heritage, Māori parents are adamant their children should be exposed to the best of all worlds (Penetito, 1998; Tomoana, 2005). The educational aspirations of Māori parents in Ngāti Kahungunu are no different to those found elsewhere; that our children do well, finish school and go on to tertiary education (Cunningham, Stevenson, & Tassell, 2005). From a Māori point of view, why culture and language are important considerations in the education of Māori children in Aotearoa is ultimately linked to issues about identity. Dr Wally Penetito states: “Why is there a problem with Māori student school performance? – because the cultural discontinuity between Māori student home and family and the institution of school are gross (Penetito, 1998, p. 102). What are Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Cultural Standards? The Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural standards project was developed with the following purpose: Ngāti Kahungunu history and culture are an integral part of the teachings and learning’s in Ngāti Kahungunu rohe. Early childhood and school settings should ensure Ngāti Kahungunu children enjoy educational success as Ngāti Kahungunu and as Māori. We will develop a set of standards, including a professional development programme for schools, teachers and whānau. These resources or services for schools will create partnerships with Ngāti Kahungunu to support practice that shows, promotes and values local context, culture and content to reflect the community and students’ culture. This project will create opportunities for teachers and whānau to support understanding and the mutual benefits of successful engagement and participation in mainstream education. This project will identify what works and what doesn’t work for Māori learners in the mainstream setting. We will develop a set of standards by which learners and teachers can incorporate students’ cultural awareness and wellness into their classrooms and schools. The project will contribute to student achievement outcomes by supporting Iwi, hapū and whānau to develop and strengthen their knowledge and ability to have greater involvement in education, and to strengthen student engagement in mainstream education. Te Reo Māori is crucial part of Ngāti Kahungunu future goals. Ngāti Kahungunu identifies language revitalisation through:
The Cultural Standards project was one of the priorities that have identified through a number of meetings with the Ministry of Education. Ngāti Kahungunu have pursued relentlessly the need for whānau development initiatives. The project is focused on 3 key pieces of work. These are:
What’s in it for our children, school and community? There are many potential benefits for our children schools, teachers, community and students by participating in this work with us, below are just a few;
This project aligns a number of critical documents and strategies that are important to us here at Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated including;
Involvement from Early Chidhood Centres and Schools in the Ngāti Kahungunu region. Recently we sent out the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards Review Form to Early Childhood Centres and Schools in the Ngāti Kahungunu region. We would like to thank all those who responded and for taking the time to complete and return the Review Form to us. The information provided has helped us to identify how we can assist and support education providers in our region. We have compiled a Summary of Key Findings and this is provided for your information and consideration. Click on the links below: Summary of Key Findings from Schools Summary of Key Findings from Early Childhood Centres
Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards Project Update Based on extensive consultation with whānau, hapū, and iwi, and the education sector we have completed a draft of the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards Framework which is called Te Tōpuni Tauwhāinga. Further information and a copy of the draft of Te Tōpuni Tauwhāinga can be viewed here. Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Projects Reports Report on Stakeholder Engagement and Contribution to the Development of Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards. Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards Report on Extended and In-depth Engagements with the Education Sector and Ngāti Kahungunu Whānau Whānui. Ngāti Kahungunu has been contracted by the Ministry to develop the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards which will contribute to the professional learning and capability of educators. This report: Extended and In-depth Engagements with the Education Sector and Ngāti Kahungunu Whānau Whānui, outlines the activities undertaken by Ngāti Kahungunu to engage in:
In February 2009, a Review Form was distributed to Early Childhood Services (ECE) and Schools throughout the Ngāti Kahungunu rohe. In April 2009, the findings from the review were sent to all respondents to the Review Form and small group interviews were held with representatives from the education sector. In June and July 2009, follow-up interviews were held with each ECE service and school that requested a follow-up interview. During the follow-up interviews, ECE services and schools were given the opportunity to discuss their responses to the review form, identify the types of professional development that would support their ECE or school practice, identify specific culture and language resources that could be developed, and identify how the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards project could support their development of relationships with whānau and the community. The data from the follow-up interviews has been used to inform the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards framework, the outline of the professional development programme and support resources, and the proposal for the next phase of the project. In July and August 2009, the project team engaged with whānau and hapū to identify specific cultural knowledge that can be used to support the implementation of the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards framework. The project team has trialed a hapū and marae approach for this stage of engagement. In the proposal for the next phase of the project 2009 - 2010, we are proposing the in-depth development of the Cultural Knowledge Standards of the Whakamana Strand of the Te Tōpuni Tauwhāinga framework. This proposed activity has emerged from whānau and hapū requests for the development of specific and localized cultural knowledge. The outcomes from this consultation have also informed the proposed project activities of the Ngāti Kahungunu Community Based Language Initiative project. These activities are resource development focused and will be aligned to the activities of the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards project. Engagement with Ngāti Kahungunu Taurahere has also been a focus during this phase of the project. The project team has engaged with taurahere groups that live outside the Ngāti Kahungunu tribal boundaries including Murihiku, Te Whanganui a Tara, Kirikiriroa, and Tāmaki Makaurau. This presents a distinct set of issues for supporting the cultural and educational development objectives of the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards project. Resource development, accessibility to resources and support programmes, and on-going engagement with taurahere has been identified as important ways that we can support taurahere through this project. Consultation with Cultural Standards project teams from Turanganui a Kiwa and Whanganui has informed the final stage of extended engagement. Each Iwi has taken a unique approach to the development of their Cultural Standards projects. Whanganui has taken a Whanganui Iwi focused approach to the development of their Cultural Standards and Community Based Language Initiatives projects. Turanganui a Kiwa has focused on engaging with marae and this is an approach that Ngāti Kahungunu will focus on in phase two of the project and the development of hapū/marae localized cultural knowledge. Engaging with other Iwi has provided an opportunity to share progress, share practice that has been tailored to Iwi needs, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated have indicated our intention to amalgamate the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards project and the Ngāti Kahungunu Community Based Language Initiatives project. These two projects are contributing to the Ngāti Kahungunu Vision 2026 and the Kahungunutanga cultural development objectives of the Ngāti Kahungunu Annual Plan.
Date: August 2009 Author: Ngaire Aben, Project Manager Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards Report on Stakeholder Engagement and Contribution to the Development of Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards. Ngāti Kahungunu has been contracted by the Ministry to develop the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards which will contribute to the professional learning and capability of educators. This report: Development of the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards Framework, outlines the activities undertaken by Ngāti Kahungunu to:
Ngāti Kahungunu consultation reports from 2004 – 2005 were analysed to identify whānau and hapū priorities, expectations, and aspirations for their children’s education. Three key themes emerged from this analysis highlighting the importance of Māori and Ngāti Kahungunu culture in schools and early childhood services, whānau and education sector relationships, and a focus on improved teacher pedagogy. The analysis of the Ngāti Kahungunu consultation reports was followed by one-on-one interviews with representatives from the wider education sector to identify priorities for improving Māori student achievement. A Schools and Early Childhood Services Review Form was distributed to schools and early childhood services (ECE) throughout the Ngāti Kahungunu rohe. This review form included a range of questions that focused on school and centre management, service and school practice, curriculum and delivery, and engagement with whānau. The review form also provided opportunity to identify the types of professional development and resources that would improve teacher practice and Māori student achievement. The consultation with key stakeholders has informed the development of the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards framework for Schools and ECE services. The framework is called Te Tōpuni Tauwhāinga and has been adapted from the Ngāti Kahungunu Strategy for the Revitalisation of Te Reo o Ngāti Kahungunu. There are five strands to the Te Tōpuni Tauwhāinga framework: Whakaoho: the awakening of our people and educators, critical awareness of what is happening in the education system and in terms of cultural knowledge; Whakamana: the unique Ngāti Kahungunu knowledge, pedagogy and content that is core to our people; Whakaako: new knowledge from the sector and whānau, the design and development of Ngāti Kahungunu knowledge for the sector; Whakamahi: trialing and implementing tools and training for educators and whānau; Whakawhānaungatanga: the relationships and collaborations that underpin the other whāinga. The framework has three levels and within each level a descriptor is provided for each strand, for example; Level 1 Whakaoho: Starting to develop a critical awareness of issues impacting on Māori student achievement in the school. Level 2 Whakaoho: Have an awareness and knowledge of, and have started to trial strategies that improve teacher practice, the environment and outcomes for Māori students. Level 3 Whakaoho: Have an awareness and knowledge of, and are starting to see evidence that indicates improvement in teacher practice, the environment and Māori student academic, social and cultural outcomes. Interviews were held with representatives from the ECE, Schools, and wider education sector to assess the relevance, suitability, and usefulness of the proposed Te Tōpuni Tauwhāinga framework. The Extended Engagement phase of the project, June to August 2009, has provided the opportunity to engage in wider education sector consultation and assessment of the Te Tōpuni Tauwhāinga framework. This consultation has affirmed the relevance, suitability and usefulness of the framework for ECE and schools. The framework can be used as a self-assessment and planning tool at all levels of education practice, from BOT and management to individual classroom teacher practice. The Ngāti Kahungunu consultation reports, the review of literature, findings from the ECE and Schools Review Tool, and the in-depth consultation with whānau and hapū and the education sector, have informed the design and outline of the professional development programme to support the implementation of the Te Tōpuni Tauwhāinga framework. The Key Focus Areas of the professional development programme are aligned to the key themes that emerged from the literature review: culture counts – validation and implementation of culture, language and tikanga; teacher pedagogy – best practice that leads to successful measurable outcomes; relationships for learning – establishment, strengthening of relationships, engagement, participation and partnerships for learning. Date: May 2009 Author: Ngaire Aben, Project Manager Who do I contact for more information? Please feel encouraged to make contact with the project staff by email or phone 06-876-2718 to ask any questions about the Ngāti Kahungunu Cultural Standards Project - details below:
Key people involved in the Development of Kahungunu Cultural Standards
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