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Ka Hikitia- the Challenge!. Numeracy Conference 18-22 February 2008. Both sides of the fence. Supply- what are the challenges for improving system performance for Māori learners? Demand- what the challenges for iwi, hapu and whanau in being partners in the process?.
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Ka Hikitia- the Challenge! Numeracy Conference 18-22 February 2008
Both sides of the fence • Supply- what are the challenges for improving system performance for Māori learners? • Demand- what the challenges for iwi, hapu and whanau in being partners in the process?
Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success 2006/2007 Conceptual framework and Action plan 2007 Consultation 2008 - April Strategy launch 2008-2012 Implementation and evaluation
Building a world-leading education system • The challenge of equity • The challenge of urgency • The challenge of 21st century living • The challenge of change
Why focus on Māori learners? Māori success = New Zealand’s success
The strategic intent … Māori enjoying education success as Māori
The three key principles … Māori Potential Cultural Advantage Inherent Capability
Shift in thinking - Māori Potential FOCUS LESS ON FOCUS MORE ON IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITY Problems TAILORING (appropriateness) Targeting (deficit) INVESTMENT (in local people/local solutions) Intervention (Government) INDIGENEITY (distinctiveness) Minority Instructing and Informing COLLABORATION
The three key principles … Māori Potential Cultural Advantage Inherent Capability
MĀORI ENJOYING EDUCATION SUCCESS AS MĀORI Working with others to find and follow successful learning and education pathways Cultural and distinctive contributions successfully realised through education Successfully contributing to Aotearoa New Zealand and the world Successfully contributing to te ao Māori Realise Māori Potential, Cultural Advantage and Inherent Capability Capability PERSONALISING LEARNING Quality Ako Productive Partnerships OUR LEVERS FOR CHANGE OUR APPROACH Accountability REALISING MĀORI YOUTH POTENTIAL Culture Engagement Cooperation Focus Area: Foundation Years Focus Area: Organisational Success Focus Area: Māori Language Education Focus Area: Young People Engaged In Learning ENGAGEMENT ACHIEVEMENT PRESENCE
The challenge of building productive relationships/partnerships • What is whanau? • What is hapu? • Why focus on iwi partnerships?
What are some of the challenges? • The challenge of legitimacy • The challenge of a Māori paradigm up against a western construct • The challenge of imparting, promoting and at the same time protecting Māori knowledge • The challenge of staying the course
Examples of productive partnerships • Co-constructed curriculum development • Re-engaging young people in learning • Engaging Ngati Whakaue in early childhood education
Going forward- your value • Ka Hikitia iwi engagement • the critical role of teachers • the critical role of iwi ( whanau and hapu) • the challenge of ‘integrated action’ Durie, M (2005)
Ka Hikitia is not seeking a special response – But rather a professional response
Rangatahi voice • Being successful as Māori is when as Māori I am proud, strong, confident and working in a career that I love and I am healthy and wealthy with a positive and strong whānau relationship…..its creating the inspiration to let you dream out loud…
Māori enjoying education success as Māori http://kahikitia.minedu.govt.nz