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