Te Reo Māori in Everyday Teaching Practice

This workshop supports ACE educators to identify simple, meaningful opportunities to incorporate te reo Māori into everyday teaching. From a Tangata Tiriti perspective, participants will consider their role in recognising, valuing and supporting te reo Māori within adult learning environments.

The workshop focuses on practical ways to increase the visibility and everyday use of te reo Māori, using trusted resources and achievable changes.

In this workshop, we will:

• Explore why te reo Māori matters in adult and community education.
• Identify ways to make te reo Māori more visible and valued.
• Discover trusted resources to support our language learning.
• Explore practical opportunities to incorporate te reo Māori into teaching.
• Identify one achievable change to make in your teaching practice.

This workshop explores how ACE educators can strengthen their teaching practices and learning environments to better recognise and respond to Māori learners' identities, experiences and aspirations.

Through a Tangata Tiriti lens, participants will consider how relationships, learner participation and inclusive teaching approaches can contribute to more equitable and culturally responsive learning experiences.

In this workshop, we will:

• Explore what culturally responsive teaching looks like in ACE.
• Recognise the importance of identity, language and culture in adult learning.
• Identify ways to build positive relationships with Māori learners and whānau.
• Explore opportunities for learners to share their knowledge and experiences without placing expectations on individuals.
• Reflect on everyday teaching practices through a Te Tiriti and culturally responsive lens.

This workshop introduces ACE educators to ways Māori values and perspectives can inform and strengthen everyday teaching practice.

Facilitated from a Tangata Tiriti perspective, participants will explore how selected Māori values connect with relationships, learner participation and inclusive teaching, while recognising the importance of learning from Māori knowledge and expertise.

In this workshop, we will:

• Explore values such as manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and ako through trusted Māori-informed resources.
• Consider how these values relate to relationships, participation and learner wellbeing.
• Recognise existing strengths and opportunities in teaching practice.
• Use reflection to strengthen inclusive and respectful teaching.
• Identify opportunities to seek Māori guidance and further develop our teaching practice.