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Te Whariki
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Te-whariki
References
Principles
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/Parents/EarlyYears/WhatTheyLearn.aspx
Margaret Nichols, (2004): Cultural Perspectives from Aotearoa/
New Zealand, Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 1:4, 25-34
1. Empowerment. Children will be empowered to learn and grow
2. Holistic development. Children learn and grow in a holistic way. Their intellectual, social, cultural, physical, emotional and spiritual learning is interwoven across all their experiences
3. Family and community. A child’s family and community are recognised as part of the learning experience
4. Relationships. Children learn through positive relationships with people, places and things.
Aspirations
http://www.kingdomkidz.co.nz/curriculum__te_whari_site_info.html
Te Whariki wants to ensure that your children grow up:
- as competent and confident learners
- healthy in mind body and spirit
- secure in their sense of belonging
- secure in the knowledge that they are a key part of a functioning society.
5 Learning Strands
MANA ATUA: wellbeing
MANA TANGATA: contribution
MANA WHENUA: belonging
MANA REO: communication
MANA AOTUROA: exploration.
Te Whariki History
New Zealand Origins
Intergenerational Connections
What they learn
Curriculum
Te Whariki covers the education and care of children from birth to school age.
The literal meaning of Te Whariki is "the woven mat".
- how to interact with new people and form relationships
- to trust adults and other children
- how to play and learn with people outside their immediate family
- how to take turns and negotiate
- how to take part in learning experiences in a group
- how to ask questions and find out more.