The qualification meets the requirements of Kura Kaupapa M?ori, of M?ori language immersion schools and of the teaching profession. You’ll become a well-informed, reflective, skilled and effective kaupapa M?ori immersion practitioner. You’ll be able to develop the full potential of all children, with a special focus on Kura Kaupapa M?ori, Rumaki Reo and promoting M?ori in primary education.

You’ll be knowledgeable in Tikanga M?ori, M?ori preferred teaching practice (pedagogy) and meet the necessary standards of M?ori language fluency. You’ll also learn about the relationship of the New Zealand Curriculum to the learning needs of M?ori children.

Prepare to teach and lead in the Kura Kaupapa M?ori system. Te Aho T?tairangi is New Zealand’s first university M?ori, Te Aho Matua initial teacher education qualification

• are fluent in te reo M?ori
• want to become a teacher in kura kaupapa M?ori
• want to learn within Te Aho Matua contexts.

• Upon graduation you will meet the academic requirements necessary to later follow an advanced study at postgraduate level, for instance:

• Te Aho Paerewa Postgraduate Diploma Teaching and Learning in Ma?ori Medium.