ka hikitia- the challenge! numeracy conference 18-22 february 2008
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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
FOCUS MORE ON FOCUS LESS ON
IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITY
Problems
TAILORING (appropriateness)
Intervention (Government)
INVESTMENT (in local people/local solutions)
Targeting (deficit)
INDIGENEITY (distinctiveness)
Minority
COLLABORATIONInstructing
and Informing
Shift in thinking - Māori Potential
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 te ao
Māori
Successfully contributing to
Aotearoa New Zealand and the world
Realise Māori Potential, Cultural Advantage and Inherent Capability
PERSONALISING LEARNING
REALISING MĀORI YOUTH
POTENTIAL
OUR APPROACH
Ako
Culture
Productive Partnerships
OUR LEVERS FOR
CHANGEEngageme
nt
Accountability
Capability
Cooperation
Quality
Focus Area: Foundation
Years
Focus Area: Young People
Engaged In Learning
Focus Area: Māori
Language Education
Focus Area: Organisational
Success
PRESENCE ENGAGEMENT ACHIEVEMENT
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 legitimacyThe challenge of a Māori paradigm
up against a western constructThe challenge of imparting,
promoting and at the same time protecting Māori knowledge
The challenge of staying the course
Examples of productive partnershipsCo-constructed curriculum
developmentRe-engaging young people in
learningEngaging Ngati Whakaue in early
childhood education
Going forward- your value
Ka Hikitia iwi engagementthe critical role of teachersthe 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