PSYCH575-22A (HAM)
Kaupapa Māori Psychology
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Mohi Rua
9213
K.1.01
mohi.rua@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
Kaupapa Māori psychology is sensitive to context, conscious of history and responsive to multiple ways of knowing and being in the world. This paper will cover topics relevant to students who wish to work as psychologists in applied settings, in particular, clinical, community and organisational settings and applied psychological research. Working responsibly with Maori and other Indigenous peoples will be a central issue in this module. understanding a Kaupapa Māori and indigenous understanding of psychology; developing a Treaty of Waitangi appreciation and analysis; a critique of Western approaches to psychology; the health inequities of Māori that contribute to reduced health outcomes; the role of Pākehā within Māori communities; future implications of a Kaupapa Māori psychology. Development of a critical analysis through in-class discussion and activity forms the foundation of the teaching method.
Course Convenor: Dr Mohi Rua
Course coordinator: Dr Jane Furness
Teaching staff: Dr Mohi Rua, Dr Neville Robertson, Dr Apo Aporosa, Dr Jane Furness, Dr Ottiie Stolte, Dr Arama Rata, Dr Armon Tamatea
Required textbook: There is no textbook for this course. Readings are provided in Waikato Reading Lists
Paper Structure
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:
Assessment
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Recommended Readings
Be aware that there are a number of local authors writing in the field of Kaupapa Māori and Indigenous psychologies. An excellent read, and used previously in this course is: Waitoki, W., & Levy, M. (Eds.) (2010). Te manu kai i te mātauranga: Indigenous psychology in Aotearoa/New Zealand. This book can be ordered from the NZ Psychological Society.
Online Support
This paper uses MOODLE as a portal for: submitting assignments; for distributing handouts, and for communication between staff and students. Staff will only respond to MOODLE inquiries during University working hours.
Workload
Linkages to Other Papers
Restriction(s)
Restricted Papers: PSYC575