Aumiri Pounamu is an exciting initiative that provides professional development opportunities for qualified early childhood, primary or secondary kaiako as well as tertiary educators who hold an adult teaching qualification.Ìý
It is a bilingual endorsement pathway that aims to develop MÄori language, pedagogy and cultural knowledge. There are flexible study options to suit working kaiako teachers, including noho marae experiences, day wÄnanga, and night classes.
Qualifications
°Õ³ó±ðÌýGraduate Diploma in MÄori and Language Pedagogies: Aumiri Pounamu (GradDipMLP)Ìýprovides provisionally certified and practising kaiako teachers with the confidence to be educators of te ao MÄori.
Our programme will help guide you to embed MÄori knowledge and culture into your teaching at early, primary, and secondary schools. This includes te reo, tikanga MÄori traditional culture, Aotearoa New Zealand history, and mÄtauranga MÄori worldviews, such as sustainability and our role as kaitiakitanga protectors of the land.
The GradDipMLP requires 120 points of compulsory courses, which can be completed within 4 years of part-time study.
There are flexible options to suit working kaiako teachers, including noho marae experiences, day wÄnanga, and night classes.
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Compulsory courses
- EDMI 311 Whakapiki te ReoÌý(15 points)
- EDMI 312 MÄtauraka MÄoriÌý(15 points)
- EDMI 313 Te Marau Ä-iwiÌý(15 points)
- EDMI 315 Kaupapa MÄori PedagogiesÌý(15 points)
- EDMI 316 Whakapiki i te Reo 2Ìý(15 points)
- EDMI 317 Rangahau MÄori (Special interest research paper)Ìý(15 points)
- EDMI324 Special Topic: Te reo o te whenua tahiÌý(15 points)Ìý
- EDMI325ÌýSpecial Topic Te reo o te whenua ruaÌý(15 points)
°Õ³ó±ðÌýGraduate Certificate in MÄori and Language Pedagogies: Aumiri Pounamu (GradCertMLP)Ìýgives our future and practising kaiako teachers the opportunity to develop their knowledge and confidence introducing our tamariki to the history, culture, and language of our indigenous communities.
This is valuable professional development for teachers who want to be mentors or leaders in MÄori education within their centres, schools, or learning spaces, and beyond.
°Õ³ó±ðÌý(GradCertMLP)Ìýis a total of 60 points, made up by a 15-point compulsory course in introductory te reo proficiency, and a minimum of 45 points in elective courses.Ìý
Study is completed part-time within 2 years to accommodate working kaiako teachers, including noho marae experiences, day wÄnanga, and night classes.
Students may also apply to the Dean of Education to transfer their completed courses to theÌýGraduate Diploma in MÄori and Language Pedagogies: Aumiri Pounamu.
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Compulsory course
- EDMI 311 Whakapiki te ReoÌý(15 points)
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Elective courses
Choose a minimum of 45 points from the following:
- EDMI 312 MÄtauraka MÄoriÌý(15 points)
- EDMI 313 Te Marau Ä-iwiÌý(15 points)
- EDMI 315 Kaupapa MÄori PedagogiesÌý(15 points)
- EDMI 316 Whakapiki i te Reo 2Ìý(15 points)
- EDMI 317 Rangahau MÄoriÌý(15 points)
- EDMI 324 Te reo o te whenua tahiÌý(15 points)
- EDMI325 Te reo o te whenua ruaÌý(15 points)Ìý
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Exit option from the diploma
°Õ³ó±ðÌýÌýGraduate Certificate in MÄori and Language Pedagogies: Aumiri Pounamu (GradCertMLP)Ìýcan also be an exit option from the GradDipMLP. Undertaken in this way, the Certificate provides provisionally certified and practising kaiako teachers with developing confidence to be educators of te ao MÄori.
The Graduate Certificate exit option of 60pts will help to embed MÄori knowledge and culture into your teaching at early, primary, and secondary levels. This includes te reo MÄori, tikanga MÄori traditional culture, Aotearoa New Zealand history, and mÄtauranga MÄori worldviews.
What are the courses?
Four courses are offered in 2024. They are term-based and bilingually delivered classes.
| COURSE | DATES | DESCRIPTION |
| EDMI311 Whakapiki te reo | 5 Feb – 14 Apr 2024 (Term 1)Ìý | Whakapiki te reo aims to increase the fluency of kaiako Te ReoÌýand provide a wider range of conversational ability. Kaiako will be able to demonstrate an understanding of te reo MÄori me nga tikanga-a-iwi applicable to a variety of learning contexts, and informal contacts with whanau and community. Assignments will focus on three key skills; speaking, writing and reading.Ìý |
| EDMI312 Matauraka MÄori | 29 Apr – 7 July 2024 (Term 2) | This course is taught bilingually: in te reo MÄori and English. It will critically examine Matauraka MÄori: MÄori ways of knowing and engaging with the environment in traditional and contemporary contexts as a means of developing a Kaupapa MÄori based curriculum. MÄori knowledge systems are valued and central to curriculum development. Students will also compare and contrast other indigenous epistemologies as frameworks for curriculum development in educational settings. The emphasis will be on NgÄi Tahu contexts and content.Ìý |
| EDMI313 Te Marau a-iwi | 22 JulyÌý– 29 Sept 2024 (Term 3) | Te Marau a-iwi is delivered in a bilingual setting under the mana of NgÄi Tahu. It will focus on developing the curriculum knowledge of kaupapa MÄori education documents such as Te Marautanga, Te Aho Matua, Te Whariki and others. This course seeks to develop a deeper understanding of kaupapa MÄori theories, pedagogies through the use of kaupapa MÄori educational frameworks. |
| EDMI324 Te reo o te whenua | 14 Oct– 8 Dec 2024 (Term 4) | Te reo o te whenua tahi aims to develop a working knowledge of MÄtauraka KÄi Tahu and a higher level of proficiency in te reo MÄori. Reo whakamihi (words of acknowledgement and gratitude) will be taught to use in both formal and informal settings as well as increasing everyday use of te reo MÄori and appropriate enactment of tikanga MÄori.Ìý |
| EDMI315 Kaupapa MÄori PedagogiesÌýÌý | Not offered in 2024 | Kaupapa MÄori pedagogies will explore indigenous ways of being, doing, thinking and transferring knowledge. This course will aid in understanding traditional MÄori pedagogies, purakau and histories in order to approriately embed aspects of these traditional methods in our contemporary teaching and learning programmes.Ìý |
| EDMI316 Whakapiki i te reo 2 | Not offered in 2024 | Whakapiki i te reo 2 aims to increase the level of proficiency of kaiako in te reo MÄori and will provide a wide range of conversational, contextual and academic language opportunities. Kaiako will be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of te reo MÄori me nga tikanga-a-iwi applicable to a variety of learning contexts, and informal contacts with whÄnau and community. The aim of the course is to increase the depth of knowledge and skill in spoken MÄori language and also communicative teaching of MÄori language. Students will have a greater understanding of matauranga MÄori and tikanga MÄori through the teaching and learning of te reo MÄori. Knowledge of dialect and matauranga of the mana whenua will be threaded into this course. This course continues the study of the structure of the language and extends speaking skills and confidence. This will be taught predominantly in te reo MÄori. |
| EDMI317 Rangahau MÄori (Special interest research paper) | Not offered in 2024 | The Rangahau MÄori, special interest paper encourages akonga to investigate a facet of tikanga MÄori, te reo MÄori or te ao MÄori that they have a passion for or special interest in. This research paper empowers akonga to learn about kaupapa MÄori theories and methodologies and embed these in their research. The delivery of this paper will be mostly self-directed, although two wananga (2x block days) will be a part of the course so that individual guidance and support can be offered to akonga pertaining to their research area. |
| EDMI325 Te reo o te whenuaÌý2 | Not offered in 2024 | Te reo o te whenua rua aims to extend on working knowledge of Matauraka Kai Tahu and a higher level of proficiency in te reo MÄori me ona tikanga. Reo whakamihi (words of acknowledgement and gratitude) will be taught to use in both formal and informal settings as well as increasing everyday use of te reo MÄori and appropriate enactment of tikanga Maori. |
Are these courses for me?
The courses are for teachers who want to move from English medium to MÄori medium teaching, or anyone who wants to really improve and strengthen their te reo MÄori me Åna tikanga knowledge capacity. They are valuable for professional development and will assist teachers who are, or would like to be, mentors or leaders in the space of MÄori education within their centres, schools or learning spaces.
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How are the courses delivered?
Courses include a noho marae,Ìý3-hour weekly night classes and block day wÄnanga sessions. There are seven wÄnanga day sessions in the first year.
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Entry requirements
Students require a teaching qualification (early childhood, primary or secondary) or Adult Teaching qualification or equivalent.
An entry assessment (kÅrero) to ascertain the level of te reo MÄori fluency will occur, however this is not to put anyone off or rule any potential kaiako out, it is just to gauge reo capacity (this can be discussed with the programme coordinator).
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How do I enrol?
You can apply online atÌý. Find out more about how toÌýapply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
There will also be a hui with the Programme Coordinator as part of your application to assess your current level of te reo competency and ascertain the support you will need during study.
Contact us for more information about the courses and a kÅrero.
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Kay-Lee Jones
Meet Kay-Lee Jones, 2020 Winner | Teacher Education is a teacher of teachers, committed to 'helping grow a heart for te Ao MÄori'. The Board Chair of Te PÄ o RÄkaihautÅ« describes her as 'a great role model not only for her whÄnau but all who meet her'.
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Kay-Lee Jones
Meet Kay-Lee Jones, 2020 Winner | Teacher Education is a teacher of teachers, committed to 'helping grow a heart for te Ao MÄori'. The Board Chair of Te PÄ o RÄkaihautÅ« describes her as 'a great role model not only for her whÄnau but all who meet her'.
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Kay-Lee Jones
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Kari Moana Te Rongopatahi
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Kari Moana Te Rongopatahi
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Kari Moana Te Rongopatahi
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Rahera Cowie
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Rahera Cowie
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Rahera Cowie
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