Communications
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E ngā mana, e ngā kaitiaki o te reo, e ngā korokoro tui,
E ngā rau rangatira ma,
Naumai, haere mai, ki tēnei wānanga whakahirahira.
WHAKAMANAHIA TE REO MĀORI
He Tirohanga Hōtaka - An exploration of Issues and Influences that affect Te Reo Māori Competence of Graduates from Māori Medium ITE programmes.
A one-day invited wānanga / workshop to receive and discuss the findings and recommendations of He Tirohanga Hōtaka, the first phase of a te Reo Māori proficiency research project; and to provide an opportunity for attendees to workshop and put forward advice and ideas on the possible approaches and scope of the next phases of the research.
This will be held on:
16 Hakihea / December 2008 - 9:30am - 3:00pm
Venue:
The Holiday Inn
75 Featherston Street
Wellington
The Programme for the day will include:
- Addresses by Kathy Smith, Chair of NZ Teachers Council, Dr Peter Lind, Director of NZ Teachers Council and Mere Skerrett - Convener of the NZ Teachers Council Māori medium Advisory Group MAG & Rōpū Whakamana Re
- Haemata Ltd. korero - Introductions of whānau, rangahau and korero about the report and its findings
- Karakia Whakamānu / Launch of Report
- Whitiwhiti korero / he Patai ki Haemata - Discussion of Recommendations
- Presentation by Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori on levels of proficiency in te Reo Māori
- Workshops on next steps for the research including a stocktake of current resources and a needs analysis of future requirements
Nā reira, naumai, haere mai, whakahōnore te kaupapa o te rā
Signposts for the Profession Conference
World Teachers' Day 31 October 2008
This conference celebrated International World Teachers' Day in Aotearoa New Zealand by examining ways in which we describe the knowledge, skills and attributes of effective teachers and how we conceive what is a teaching role.
The keynote speaker was Dr Graeme Aitken, Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Auckland. Dr Aitken's address explored links between concepts of teaching, as outlined in the NZ Curriculum and Te Whāriki, and the Council's draft Registered Teacher Criteria. A copy of Dr. Atiken's powerpoint presentation can be obtained here: The Wisdom of Teaching: Signposts for the Profession <536KB PowerPoint> a condensed html summary can be viewed here
Following the keynote address there were opportunities to workshop and explore the draft Registered Teacher Criteria in more detail and to discuss issues around teacher registration policy and ways forward for the profession. The Council thanks delegates for their attendance and contributions to the discussion. The profession will be kept informed of ongoing developments and consultation.
Queries and additional information
If you require additional information please contact alastair.mclean@teacherscouncil.govt.nz
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