Global Citizenship from a Māori Perspective
A teaching unit on understanding, knowing and acting as global citizens from a Māori perspective
By Alicia Poroa
Year
9-10
Level
4 and/or 5
Duration
Approx. 5 weeks
2 hours per week
Learning areas
Social Sciences, Art, Technology, Health
Inquiry focus
Global citizenship from a Māori perspective
Description
In this series of learning experiences, we will be developing mindsets for understanding, knowing and acting as global citizens from a Māori perspective in an authentic way. Consequently, these experiences invite opportunities to be positive partners in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Key understandings, knowledge & actions
Engage students in the Māori values of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Rangatiratanga and Kotahitanga, based on the Mauri Ora Framework
Understand the importance of building and maintaining mutually respectful relationships
Raise awareness about the importance of upholding Indigenous values in the creation of global futures
Learning experiences
1. Whakawhanaungatanga: Getting to know self and each other
2. Identity and mahi toi
3. Te Kete Aronui