Week 3 focused on mātauranga Māori in the classroom

In week 3, participants explored further how mātauranga Māori could be meaningfully and authentically integrated into classroom teaching. The week was learner directed, allowing participants to engage flexibly with the content and activities. The activities further explored bicultural co-design, experiences of wahine Māori in education and science and the work of kaipūtaiao Māori. Participants were supported to locate and evaluate resources, strengthen connections to their own classroom contexts and reflect on how mātauranga Māori could be meaningfully integrated into practice. Emphasis was placed on being brave and open to shifting practice, moving beyond viewing Māori knowledge as an add-on towards recognising it as an integral, co-equal part of science education. Participants engaged with the webinar Māori knowledge in science education: He mana ōrite, he awa whiria, deepening their understanding of co-equal and interwoven knowledge systems in educational practice.

Actions

• Watch the presentation Experiences as wahine Māori in education and science.

• Find out about three kaipūtaiao Māori who have a connection to an area you teach, your location or a personal interest. The New Zealand Association of Science Educators has a list of scientist profiles available here.

• Watch the recorded webinar Taking a knowledge systems approach in the classroom: Some dos and don’ts.