8MAO - Te Reo Māori (Semester)

Aims of the Course:

This semester course is closely linked to curriculum levels 1-2 of Te Aho Arataki Marau mō te Ako i Te Reo Māori - Kura Auraki for learning Te Reo Māori in English medium schools and aims to give students tools to begin to build competency in conversational language using te reo Māori in everyday contexts.

The programme focuses on aspects of grammar and language features and topic related vocabulary. Although there is an emphasis on spoken language ability (kōrero) there are a range of summative and formative assessment modes used throughout the course including pānui (reading), tuhituhi (writing), mihimihi (acknowledgments), waiata (song).

Topics:

Tōku Taiao - My Environment: Learn to communicate about the physical environment, weather, telling the time, etc.

Tōku Hapori - My Community: Learn how to acknowledge and  interact with others in the community; people of different ages, cultures, backgrounds, and social status.

Assessment:

NB: Refer to the Student Assessment Handbook for assessment rules.

Subject and Career Pathways:

This semester course will build toward the Year 9 and 10 courses, and Senior Māori courses. They provide ākonga with a foundation of communicative skills and cultural knowledge to develop confidence through strong self-identity that will enable them to engage in quality bilingual/bicultural relationships with others. Careers include, broadcasting, journalism, education, arts, business, tourism, hospitality, health, law, sports administration, commerce, corrections, politics, primary industries, Treaty settlements, translating services.