Treaty of Waitangi Training

• That everyone will be feeling differently about the Treaty.
• None of us were there
• Article 2: Land “Rangatiratanga” - uphold authority over their lands
• Crown the right of preemption in land sales
• The crown paid little money for any of the land purchases
• Even though Maori fought with the Crown over land - they still did not truly “Own” their land
• Ignorance of history leads to discrimination
• This is our History
• Stereotypes: Discrimination/ Racism / Unconscious Bias / Stereotypes
• What is around you that you don’t notice…
• How Maori are portrayed in the media? What stories do you hear?
• Be alert with the media // Is what you’re seeing stereotypical??
• Te Kaea (Maori News)

STEAM

What is ?

• Science Technology Engineering Arts Maths

• Problem Solve / Collaborate = producing people who can

• Diverse and Holistic approach to the world

• Teaching with / using Habits of Mind

• Kath Murdoch: We are born curious creative and imaginative
• Parents and teachers, teach this out of children
• The Power of Inquiry (Book)

• Just let children DO... leave them alone to explore

• I wonder how… instead of closing it off to a WALT ignite the thinking

• Open up Science / Maths to girls in your class

• Keep it real & keep it authentic = keep it simple

• Learners need to be having fun - explore - play

• Not just to stop in year 6

• Diversity - To be successful

• Seek out Experts

• Cultivate curiosity - I wonder…

• Children being able to choose the best tool for the job