EDUCA500-23X (BTG)

Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and Critical Theories

30 Points

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Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

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What this paper is about

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This paper seeks to explore culturally responsive methodologies, incorporating kaupapa Māori and critical theories, to enable participants to develop more informed and culturally responsive research practice. Emphasis is placed on the student undertaking critically responsive research within a supportive, critical whānau of interest. Furthermore the paper examines how issues of research initiation, benefits, representation, legitimation and accountability can be appropriately addressed when researching in Māori contexts.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper begins with an on-campus teaching block of two days and continues with on-line discussions. Any presentation slides, online readings, instructions posted in Moodle and resources provided in the electronic reading list should be engaged with in order to complete and contribute to the discussions and course assignments.

This is a partially online paper, delivered in a blended learning format, which includes electronic reading materials and online learning and resources via Moodle and Zoom.

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Required Readings

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In accordance with the University guidelines a digital reading list has been developed for this course and can be accessed by students once they are fully enrolled in the paper via moodle.

If you wish to read additional materials, we recommend the following resources as complementary:

Berryman, M., Nevin, A., & SooHoo, S. (2013). Culturally responsive methodologies. Bingley, UK: Emerald.

Bishop, R. (1996). Collaborative research stories: Whakawhanaugatanga. Palmerston North, NZ: Dunmore Press.

Smith, L.T. (1999). Decolonizing methodologies: Research and indigenous peoples. Dunedin, NZ: University of Otago Press.

Smith, L.T. (2012). Decolonizing methodologies: Research and indigenous peoples. London, UK: Zed Books.

These texts are available from the University Library (including long distance or inter-loan).

Further material will be provided on the paper site on Moodle (http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz), the University of Waikato's online learning system. Any such material is provided on the following terms:

University of Waikato owns the intellectual property rights, including copyright, in and to this Site, or has acquired the necessary licenses to display the material on the Site.

As a student of the Faculty of Education, you are granted a limited license to use (access, display or print a single copy) the material from the papers in which you are enrolled for the purposes of participating in the paper only, provided the information is not modified. Materials may not under any circumstances be copied, stored, distributed or provided in any form or method whatsoever to any third party.

Any other use of the material is prohibited. None of the material may be otherwise reproduced, reformatted, republished or re-disseminated in any manner or form without the prior written consent of the University of Waikato.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Conduct high quality, original postgraduate research in a culturally responsive and ethical manner
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  • Consider the contested nature of research, and differing approaches to educational research including both theoretical and methodological issues, and the usefulness of these approaches to Māori
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  • Critically engage in the evaluation and development of culturally responsive methodologies which include kaupapa Māori theory and research practice
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Please note that your assignments may be copied for internal and/or external moderation purposes.
The assignments and dates on which they are due are included in this outline so you can make an immediate start on planning and organising your schedule of study. More in-depth assignment guidance will be provided in face-to-face classes and online.

Unless the student is otherwise advised, all work submitted must also include the following information, clearly marked on the first page:

Assignment title - where the assignment allows the student a choice of question or topic, the question or topic must appear on the cover sheet along with:

  • Name of student
  • Student ID
  • Paper number and name
  • Name of Lecturer/Tutor
  • Due date

The meeting of deadlines is a mark of professionalism and its enforcement is essential for fairness to all students taking the paper. Handing in course work on or before the due date also facilitates the timely return of marked work by the academic staff.

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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. Essay
18 Aug 2023
No set time
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Researcher Critique
20 Sep 2023
No set time
30
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3. Research Proposal
23 Oct 2023
No set time
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Online Discussions
10
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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