RTC 3

Criterion 3: Biculturalism demonstrate commitment to bicultural partnership in 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 respect for the heritages, languages and cultures of both partners to the treaty of Waitangi.	What is my understanding of relationships and values that reflect a bicultural partnership?   How does my teaching practice demonstrate the bicultural partnership of the Treaty of Waitangi?   What does this look like in my interactions with ākonga, whānau, my colleagues, other educational professionals, and those in the wider community?   How do I continue to advance my professional learning in this area?   How do I develop and maintain links with Māori whānau and local iwi?   How do I fit into the local community?   How do I demonstrate respect for the heritages, languages and cultures of both partners to the Treaty of Waitangi?			Daily Karakia and Waiata are part of classroom programme. A growing appreciation of a Maori perspective is displayed. For example, the importance of Pou is taught. Kaumatua relationship is valued. Yr 4 visit to Hukanui Marae.

My Evidence	Reflection/Notes	Feedback/Feedforward
Writing, learning and sharing our Pepeha
I created signage around the room to reinforce our learning, and also integrated these visuals into everyday teaching.	I am a firm believer in integrating Te Reo into my daily routine rather than just one off lessons. Children really love to learn Maori especially through song and fun so we do this often. I really enjoy working together with parents as a team and a great example was when we had a student's Mum share her knowledge of Maori musical instruments with us and we all learnt so much. I am up-skilling my Te Reo online slowly when I have time using this site. I do respect and value Maori and each child feels welcomed and safe in Room 2.	You are respectful of the daily school karakia and waiata  and are integrating Te Reo throughout your day. You have  made contact with a parent with expertise in Te Reo  and Tikanga Maori and you are getting advice which  is helping you feel more confident in this area.  You are respectful of values and beliefs of Maori.
Whenever possible, I use Te Reo.  We use greetings, commands like sit and stand, counting, colours, and topical language such as toys. At Pukete school we display and appreciation for: Whanaungatanga – relationship based classrooms. Manaaktitanga – caring for our children Kotahitanga – respecting mana and creating a sense of inclusiveness Rangatiratanga – empowering our tamariki to become successful life-long learners.