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What You'll Learn
This is the first year of the degree programme, combined with te reo and iwi and hapū studies, graduates of the heke will be able to fulfil their roles as kaiāwhina, teacher aide or go on to further advanced study with the Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga degree programme to become a certified teacher.
TeachNZ have scholarships that support this teaching qualification. See their website for more details
Course Structure
Heke Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga is a one-year diploma and the first year of the three-year Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga (Bachelor of Teaching — Early Childhood). Students complete weekly online te reo tutorials and two hui rumaki reo on campus per year.
Applicants under the age of 20 must have university entrance (UE) or the equivalent to UE.
Year one
Course of Study
PWKA101 - Te Ūkaipō 1
Students will develop an awareness of the perspectives and practices relating to the survival of te reo Māori and its potential contribution to early childhood education.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWKA102 - He Kete Mātauranga
To understand and appreciate the value of good observation, reflection and assessment skills in order to gain an awareness of the mokopuna in the context of his or her total environment.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWKA103 - Te Tamaiti Me Tōna Taiao
To extend students’ knowledge of stimulating learning environments, how these impact the growth and development of young children, with an appreciation of mātauranga Māori early childhood curriculum and legal requirements.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWKA104 - Te Ira Tangata
To extend the students’ knowledge of mātauranga Māori child rearing practices and child developmental stages.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
Iwi and Hapū
IWI101 - Private Study of One Marae
To conduct a private study of one marae in order to identify and strengthen connections to ‘the marae as our principal home’.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
IWI102 - Private Study of Iwi History
To study and describe the major historical features of a selected iwi to strengthen identity.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
Te Reo Māori
REO101 Hui Rumaki Reo 1
The overall aim of the year one reo programme encourages analysis of basic grammar through the online course; an introduction to written Māori; research through self-directed learning and oral practice in the Māori language through Hui Rumaki Reo with an emphasis on marae activities.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
REO102 Hui Rumaki Reo 2
The overall aim of the year one reo programme encourages analysis of basic grammar through the online course; an introduction to written Māori; research through self-directed learning and oral practice in the Māori language through Hui Rumaki Reo with an emphasis on marae activities.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
REO101 or equivalent experience
Year Two
Course of Study
Iwi and Hapū
Te Reo Māori
Year Three
Course of Study
Iwi and Hapū
Te Reo Māori
How You'll Learn
Weekly Online Tutorials via Mūrau Complete weekly te reo tutorials and activities online — building your language and early childhood teaching knowledge each week.
Hui Rumaki Reo (On-Campus Noho) Attend two hui rumaki reo on campus each year — one per semester — for immersive, community-based learning.
Iwi and Hapū Papers Two papers delivered online with weekly tutor support — enriching your kōhungahunga journey with the knowledge of your own iwi and hapū.
Self-Directed Study Independent research and teaching assignments, supported by experienced pūkenga throughout the year.
Online Seminars (Noho) Engage in online webinars and tutorials with opportunities for discussion and wananga learning.
Please contact the academic area for more information.
Is This Course Right For You?
In this course you are introduced to the foundations of the philosophies of early childhood teaching from a mātauranga Māori perspective. You will gain an appreciation for te reo Māori as you undertake in-depth study on the language and its context in early childhood education. Develop and gain the necessary skills to become confident to contribute to the growth and development of a new generation in an early childcare setting.
Te Reo and Iwi and Hapū Studies
Over the year, you will complete weekly tutorials and activities in Te Reo via our online space, Mūrau. These not only prepare you to attend two hui rumaki reo on campus each year (one per semester); but will further enhance your kōhungahunga journey as you learn the value and mana our language holds in the teaching and learning space. Yes, it can be scary, but you will not be taking the journey alone nor do you need to have any reo to begin! You will be guided every step of the way with tutor support.
You will also study two papers in Iwi and Hapū studies to compliment your learning, these are often the most rewarding part of study for the majority of our students as they gain a deep connection back to their roots. Your Iwi and Hapū papers will be online with excellent tutor support to help you through, week by week activities. The assignments that you complete will become a taonga and resource for your whānau, marae, iwi and will be treasured for years to come.
Te Reo and Iwi and Hapū studies begin in the first week of the academic year, so you can begin your studies before your first specialisation noho. You will also get the opportunity to meet your reo and iwi and hapū pūkenga during your first noho on campus.
“I love that the approach is supporting whānau raising mokopuna versus teaching children.”
Renee Johnstone-Kerehoma
Ngāti Huia, Ngāti Raukawa, Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Muaūpoko
Pūkenga Matua, Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga
"It means at lot to be a kaiako and to nuture the young who will one day become our leaders. I have five kids of my own, I love tamariki and I just feel I have so much to give them. Te Wānanga o Raukawa has been a great place to study. I started with very little reo and had very little experience in te ao Māori. But studying here has awoken something which I just want to continue to explore and just grow on that."
"Throughout my studies, I have learned about a range of educational theorists and childcare approaches. I feel confident that I have gained strong knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and I am enjoying applying what I have learned in my daily work with tamariki."
“I love that the approach is supporting whānau raising mokopuna versus teaching children.”
Renee Johnstone-Kerehoma
Ngāti Huia, Ngāti Raukawa, Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Muaūpoko
Pūkenga Matua, Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga
"It means at lot to be a kaiako and to nuture the young who will one day become our leaders. I have five kids of my own, I love tamariki and I just feel I have so much to give them. Te Wānanga o Raukawa has been a great place to study. I started with very little reo and had very little experience in te ao Māori. But studying here has awoken something which I just want to continue to explore and just grow on that."
Tracey Hollands
Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Graduate of Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga
"Throughout my studies, I have learned about a range of educational theorists and childcare approaches. I feel confident that I have gained strong knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and I am enjoying applying what I have learned in my daily work with tamariki."
Alize Apera-Ngaha
Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Mahuta
Ākonga, Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga
Fees & Funding
Year
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Total
Tuition (Approx)
$3,464.75 (approx.)
$3,464.75
Fees are approximate and may be subject to change. Additional costs may apply for course materials and travel to noho.
Scholarships
Support is available through scholarships to make study more accessible. Find out more.
Additional Funding Options
You may be able to access student loans, allowances, or Fees Free to support your studies. Learn more.
Entry Requirements
Applicants under the age of 20 must have university entrance (UE) or the equivalent to UE.
Academic Requirements
Personal Requirements
A strong commitment to developing te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
Willingness to incorporate te reo into your teaching practice
Ability to attend residential noho at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki
Technology Requirements
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Regular internet access
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Email address
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Computer, laptop, tablet, or suitable mobile device for online learning via Mūrau
Full Requirements
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For complete entry requirement details, see Appendix One of the Academic Regulations.
Where This Qualification Takes You
Completing this qualification can lead to a variety of career opportunities, including:
Childcare support worker
Kaiāwhina or Kaitautoko in a learning environment
Teacher aide
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