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Changing Perspectives. Kia tū ki te tahi United in thought, purpose and action. Janine Kapa Deputy Chief Executive: Māori Development / Kaitohutohu OTAGO POLYTECHNIC, NZ 2018 PIN Conference, Yavapai College, AZ. Kaupapa / Content. Kāwanataka / Governance.
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Changing Perspectives Kia tū ki tetahi United in thought, purpose and action • Janine Kapa • Deputy Chief Executive: Māori Development / Kaitohutohu • OTAGO POLYTECHNIC, NZ • 2018 PIN Conference, Yavapai College, AZ
Kāwanataka / Governance Formal agreements with mana whenua (Indigenous people who hold authority over their territory) • Kā papatipu rūnaka ki Araiteuru (x4 sub-tribal councils in Dunedin • Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua in Auckland
Kāwanataka / Governance 2 • Mana whenua rep. on Council • Komiti Kāwanataka, sub-committee to Council • Kaitohutohu (Advisor to the CE, 2004) Kaitohutohu / Deputy Chief Executive, Māori Development (2016) • Tumuaki (x3 Directors): • Whakaako: Learning & Teaching • Te Punaka Ōwheo: Māori Learner Support • Rakahau Māori: Māori Research • Multiple accountabilities – ELT, mana whenua, community, colleagues, each other.
Te Whakatakotoranga / Structure Governance Strategic Operational
Mana Whakahaere / Strategic OUR STRATEGIC GOALS | Ō MātouWhāika ā-Rautaki • Achieve excellent outcomes for our learners • Lead the way in sustainable practice • Be a responsive Treaty partner in meeting the educational aspirations of mana whenua • Be a strong and agile organisation • Attract and sustain exceptional staff who make a difference OUR VISION | Ō Mātou Matakite Our people make a better world Kia tū ki tetahi– united in thought, purpose and action OUR MISSION | Ō MātouWhakatakaka Build capability | Realise potential We build the capabilities of individuals, organisations and communities and help them to realise their potential.
Mana Whakahaere / Strategic 2 • Goal 3, Strategic Directions 2021 • Māori Strategic Framework (MSF), a high level roadmap • Kaitohutohu Office • Colleges / Schools / Service Areas report against the MSF • Māori Annual Report
TOKO Ā-IWI, Ā-WĀNANGA • Strategic, collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships: • Iwi • Māori community • Schools/Kura • Industry • Māori businesses • Other key stakeholders with a vested interest in Māori learner success ‘TEIs are culturally relevant & responsive to Māori’ ‘TEIs understand & respond to the aspirations & needs of Māori’ ‘Tertiary environments are safe & familiar, where Māori feel they belong & are supported to thrive’ • TIKANGA • Māori protocols & values: • Integrated into the institution • Embedded in curriculum & programme design • Strong input & oversight from staff knowledgeable in tikanga • Te Ao Māori integrated into assessment, reinforcing its importance and relevance to learning • HUAKINA TE TATAU O TE WHARE • ‘OPENING THE DOOR TO THE HOUSE’ (barriers & enablers) • Culturally specific learning spaces • Tuakana:Teina, peer mentoring/peer relationships • Relevant programmes that are responsive to learners’ individual holistic needs, supporting them to engage in study alongside other commitments • Māori learners & whānau aware of diverse pathways & tertiary/vocational options, inc. future employment demands • Proactive & accessible provision of key info, advice & support • Collective group learning • AKO • Development of effective teaching and learning strategies • Culturally responsive & inclusive learning environments: • Ako – learning/teaching, co-constructed learning contexts (leaners’ knowledge & experiences are valued & incorporated into teaching & learning), flexible delivery • Whanangatanga – relationships with high expectations • Tangatawhenuatanga – place-based, socio-cultural awareness & knowledge • Manaakitanga – values of integrity, trust, sincerity, equity • Wānanga – communication, problem solving, innovation • Culturally appropriate, learner-centred pastoral care • PŪKENGA • Whole of institution buy-in:governance, leadership, management and operations actively committed to Māori learner success • Staff actively establish relationships with parents & whānau • Teachers are: • Credible, authentic & passionate about what they teach • Suitably qualified & have subject knowledge expertise • Strong communicators • Able to set clear boundaries • Research active (especially if teaching degree & postgraduate programmes) Sources: Doing Better for Māori in Tertiary Settings (Chauvel & Rean, 2012) HeiTauira: Teaching & Learning for Success for Māori in Tertiary Settings (Greenwood & Te Aika, 2009) HeiTokoiteTukunga: Enabling Māori Learner Success (Apanui & Kirikiri, 2015) http://inclusive.tki.org.nz
Kia ora Thank you
CONTACT US Janine Kapa Deputy Chief Executive, Māori Development/ Kaitohutohu janine.kapa@op.ac.nz M: +64 21 479 495 Ron Bull Tumuaki, Whakaako/Director, Learning & Teaching ron.bull@op.ac.nz M: +64 21 735 873