1. The learner and whanau cannot be separated. Effective teaching practices require learning contexts that are meaningful to the learner.

2. Action Plan – What has been done so far 1  Interviewed parents of Maori students. ◦ Feedback ‘Building relationships, working alongside the kids and people’ is the key.  Explored what the students know (Te Reo), what I need to learn  Regularly working with parent to build ‘Te Reo’ language skills within the classroom ◦ ‘AKO’ we are all learning together.  Leading to increased use of Te Reo Maori in context within the classroom.

3. Action Plan – What has been done so far 2  Bringing in experts/community to assist with what is being learnt – ‘Matariki’  Changed the way I get students to work – groups and pairs rather than 1 student – 1 book.  Clear feedback about WALT (task) and Success Criteria (what they will achieve). ◦ Regular opportunities to share success.  Choosing resources/motivation which are of high interest to the students as Maori/Pasifika.

4. What are the results for the students  Students respond to instructions in Maori and are able to share what the instructions mean.  Students of all ability levels are working with others, completing work and having the confidence to share it with the class.  Students are able to talk about the task and what they have to do.

5.  Students are engaged with and completing tasks showing development of their skills in working towards their learning goals.

6. Next Steps - For me as a teacher 1. Continue development of my own Te Reo Maori skills – driven from needs of students. 2. Work to further access people with ‘expert Te Reo knowledge’ in the wider school community. 3. Consciously look for ways I can incorporate an authentic Te Reo voice when planning for all areas of learning. 4. Continue work on incorporation of Inquiry Goals into all areas of learning. 5. Revisit ‘Ka Hikitia’ information – move to a new goal. Feedback from a parent – When asked by a friend whether we were doing anything for ‘Te Reo Maori’ week at Postgate. Her reply was: “Everyday is Te Reo Maori Week in my son’s class.”