KAIKOURA - Mātauranga Māori in Outdoor Education - 5th & 6th June 2025

This PLD is for teachers wanting to develop their understanding of mātauranga Māori within Outdoor Education/Education Outdoors. Kaiako of all year levels and subjects are welcome.

• Participate in a pōwhiri and noho marae/overnight stay.
• Explore the connection between mātauranga Māori and EOTC/outdoor education.
• Explore the area and connect with mana whenua, hear pūrākau, pakiwaitara and history of significant places.
• Learn about traditional skills and the tikanga of these skills.
• Examine and discuss the outdoor recreation, māori environmental and māori tourism unit standard assessment resources. Explore the Te Ao Māori concepts within them such as karakia, pepeha, waiata, ngā atua.
• Plan next steps of action to integrate mātauranga Māori into your teaching practice.

Facilitated by Keanu Townsend and Pirepire Marychurch.

Kai will be provided. 

All events are subject to minimum numbers being booked.