I picked up a copy of the New Zealand Education Gazzette/ 6th December 2010 and began to read the article 'Maori potential starts early' (pg. 9) This article caught my attention because even though I do use te reo, I don't feel that my work is as bicultural as it could/should be. It was interesting reading the comments other professionals had - we treat all children the same,
This led me to look up the ERO report- success for Maori children in early childhood services.
"Although many services implemented what they considered to be a bicultural curriculum, the quality and relevance of this was variable." Success for Māori Children in Early Childhood Services - http://www.ero.govt.nz/National-Reports/Success-for-Maori-Children-in-Early-Childhood-Services-May-2010
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Rebecca it is great to see that you are keeping current with readings and in turn search out information that may be extend your knowledge or practice. Looking at how we provide for and meet the needs and aspirations of all of our parents and whanau is very important. Sometime we as teachers and management get caught up in the practical side of our work and we forget to stop and listen to the other stakeholders- eg parents, who may also have a wide range of knowledge and/or skills that may enrich our practice.
Currently ERO is looking at and evaluating how we meet the needs, aspirations of Maori tamariki/ whanau within our Centres and how inturn we can provide an environment that improves educational outcomes for Maori. This as you have begun to reflect is a 'hot political topic',that has differing views from educators.
I would be very interested in your thoughts/ ideas about this topic?
Joann
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