RTC 10

Criterion 10: Achievement of Maori Work effectively within the bicultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand Cultural competency: Tangata Whenuatanga-affirms Māori learners as Māori-provides contexts for learning where the identity, language and culture (cultural locatedness) of Māori learners and their whānau is affirmed.
Key Indicators	Reflective Questions			Possible Evidence at Pukete
i. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of social and cultural influences on learning, by working effectively in the bicultural and multicultural contexts of learning in Aotearoa New Zealand ii. select teaching approaches, resources, technologies and learning and assessment activities that are inclusive and effective for diverse ākonga iii. modify teaching approaches to address the needs of individuals and groups of ākonga. Pukete School Key Indicators Displays high expectations of achievement for Maori in their class.	What is my understanding of a bicultural partnership in Aotearoa New Zealand?   How do my teaching practices reflect and demonstrate appreciation of the bicultural partnership of The Treaty?   Have I actively sought support and guidance to expand and build on my understanding? Do I practise and develop my use of te reo Māori, and incorporate this into my teaching?   Do I foster an understanding of tikanga amongst my ākonga?   What are the educational aspirations of my Māori ākonga?   How do I plan to further develop these aspirations?   Are my academic expectations clearly communicated to my Māori ākonga?   Who could best mentor me in this work?   What efforts have I made to engage with the local iwi and members of the local Maori community, and involve myself in community events?			Can articulate the importance of raising maori achievement. Seeks to build a partnership with parents of  children. Shows an appreciation of ‘growth mindset.”

My Evidence	Reflection/Notes	Appraiser Feedback/Feedforward
Relationship With Whanau of Maori Students Maori Language Week 2017	My students are all treated with equality and I pride myself on my strong relationships I have with them. In room 2 we believe in AKO, teaching learning together and the students are encouraged to take risks and share ideas freely. Maori culture is valued through the use of language, signage, art, music, celebrations such as matariki and inclusiveness of whanau.	You have high expectations of all children regardless of ethnicity. You are being proactive around your upskilling in Te reo and Tikanga maori by engaging support and ideas from whanau.
Learning about and Making Maori Instruments
Learning and sharing our Pepeha My Pepeha
Learning about Maori Designs in Art Learning about our Pou Whakapapa in Term 1