Maori

Some thoughts to ponder when working with Maori students.

1. I know how to pronounce the name of all of my students and I check with them regularly.

2. I have high expectations for all of my students.

3. I create a secure well managed learning environment.

4. I use a variety of teaching approaches and questioning techniques to promote student involvement.

5. I share assessment information with my students and involve them in next step learning.

6. I foster peer teaching regularly.

7. I ensure students get opportunities to take a teaching role in small groups when appropriate.

8. I make a specific effort to use contexts that are relevant to my Maori students.

9. I show an interest in the student's whanau and initiate informal meetings with them to discuss the students well being.

Maori Language week beginning 21 July...