EDUCA200-22B (BLK)

Te Hononga Tangata

15 Points

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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Hoana McMillan

Hoana McMillan
3546
TCBD.4.03
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hoana.mcmillan@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Casey Rudkin

Casey Rudkin
TW.G.09
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casey.rudkin@waikato.ac.nz

Hoana McMillan

Hoana McMillan
3546
TCBD.4.03
See Moodle
hoana.mcmillan@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: christine.stewart@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

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Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: alistair.lamb@waikato.ac.nz
: hinerangi.kara@waikato.ac.nz
: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz
: yilan.chen@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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Aims of the course/Ngā whainga paetae

The aim of this paper is to prepare students to recognise local and global cultural diversity and to work in culturally appropriate ways with diverse others in contexts where educational outcomes are sought. This competency is well recognised globally as an essential attribute of a global citizen, and in educational contexts it is a baseline requirement for successful engagement with learners where development is a goal. Te Hononga means "the linking, the connecting and bringing together". In the context of this paper, Tangata is people, and so acknowledges the linking, connecting and bringing together of peoples and cultures. The word "Tangata" resonates with the University motto "Ko te Tangata" which means "for the people".

The perspective taken on this course:

Working in culturally appropriate ways requires respect; but first it calls upon the individual to recognise their own cultural positioning. Students will work in diverse groups, to learn about the multiple meanings of cultural appropriateness, particularly in relation to the learning stories of each of the course participants.

Aotearoa New Zealand was founded on the basis of a bicultural commitment to partnership with the Indigenous people, Māori. Thus, this paper will begin with a discussion of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implications for both sides. Students will be required to learn and understand elements of Mātauranga Māori, including te reo and tikanga Māori, recognising that some will already have relevant skills and understandings. The notions of kaupapa Māori and Indigeneity will be discussed in relation to students' own cultural identity.

The implications of a bicultural commitment will be discussed in relation to the positioning of Aotearoa in the Pacific, and the role of its citizens in relation with other nations. From this understanding students will be encouraged to develop familiarity with the elements of another language or culture not their own.

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Paper Structure

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Paper structure/Te kaupapa taka

This paper is delivered fully online in Trimester B 2022. The paper is taught across 12 weeks and comprises weekly lectures and face-to-face online tutorials. The lecture will be available for viewing from midday Monday each week. The expectation is that the lecture is viewed before the scheduled face-to-face online tutorial on Friday from 11-1pm. No recording of the face-to-face online tutorials will be made as they are intended to be a space where students are actively engaged and participating in the discussions. The zoom link will be posted on our Moodle page.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Integrate Kaupapa Māori and Indigenous perspectives in the context of the learning journeys of diverse others
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  • Understand the role of agency and identity in educational contexts
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  • Outline and to an extent demonstrate the requirements of working and communicating appropriately in a multi-cultural group
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  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of Mātauranga Māori and Indigenous perspectives on the concepts, methods and knowledges that constitute education
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  • Critically discuss the role of their own cultural positioning in learning and knowing
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Assessment

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Assessments/Ngā aromatawai

All assessments are compulsory and must be submitted to successfully complete this paper. Please take the opportunity to ask questions about assessment tasks. If you need additional help with assignments, please contact the Learner Facilitator/student support team.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Taumahi 1: Reflection on my experience of agency and identity
12 Aug 2022
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Taumahi 2: Engagement with another culture
30 Sep 2022
2:00 PM
40
  • In Class: In Tutorial
✔
3. Taumahi 3: Reflection on cross-cultural positioning
14 Oct 2022
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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The required readings for the paper are available on Talis. This reading list can also be accessed via the Reading List tab on Moodle or the Reading list tab on the library homepage.

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Recommended Readings

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See reading list for this paper.
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Online Support

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Across the paper there is a series of online tasks, designed to support you with your learning. All tasks will be accessed via Moodle, however, you will need to also use the library website (and actual physical library), and a range of webpages to help you complete this paper. PLEASE NOTE: Moodle is used for class notices (Announcements). It is your responsibility to check the site regularly and read the Moodle email notifications.

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Workload

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This is a 15 point paper. University regulations stipulate an expected total student workload for the paper of 150 hours. The paper involves 25 hours of face to face online learning. The remaining hours, accumulated at different times across the whole semester, are to be used for completing readings, preparing for class/online tasks and assignments.

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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

At least one 100 level paper.

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: TEEDU201

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