Matariki and the Key Competencies

From a non-Maori teaching perspective

Key Competencies through the eyes of Matariki

• Relating to othersRelating to others is about interacting effectively with a diverse

range of people in a variety of contexts.This competency includes the ability to listen actively, recognise

different points of view, negotiate, and share ideas.Students who relate well to others are open to new learning and

able to take different roles in different situations. They are aware of how their words and actions affect others. They know when it is appropriate to compete and when it is appropriate to co-operate.

By working effectively together, they can come up withnew approaches, ideas, and ways of thinking. P12 NZC

Respecting each others differences

One of the ways in which we learned to appreciate each others differences was to do a homework Inquiry task, in which children interviewed their families about their ‘hidden talents’.From this we had a ‘data base’ of our families’ expertise. Then we had to ask if they would come and share with us in our class room.

Using Inquiry for inclusive education, and bring our community experts into our classroom to enrich

the learning experiences for Matariki.

‘Relating to others is about interacting effectively with a diverse range of people in a variety of contexts.’

Northern Hemisphere has Winter Solstice.We have Matariki.

The more we are different The more we are the same

Winter Solstice = Midwinter/ Shortest Day.Matariki = Maori New Year

Abstract Winter Solstice Abstract Matariki

Sharing our learning, teaching each other.

The students learned to share knowledge and skills, to take on roles, support each other, and find skills and talents in each other to supplement their own.

Parents in the ClassroomWhaea Marchand describing what she wants to do

Students helping her to find the tools she needs

Rotorua Museum teacher Matua George Middle School trip to museum for Matariki. (Immersion/Discovery activity, new learning in different situations KC.)

Thanks to the Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment T rust Board for the free bus.

Incorporating the wider community and building relationships with EOTC .

The next step in Learningwill be to share what we learn with

others and take it outside the classroom.