L1 Te Reo Maori
MAO101 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Whaea K. Yeferni.
Recommended Prior LearningWhat you need to be able to do and know to achieve in this subject: To achieve in this subject students would need to have a sound foundation of Te Reo Māori from Yrs 9-10. Students should have a desire to learn Te Reo me ngā tikanga o te ao Māori. Good organisational skills will help to ensure success, as well as a willingness to go beyond what is taught in class. Students will need access to the internet, be able to communicate through email on a regular basis and to be able to effectively manage their own learning. There is an expectation that study and homework will be completed regularly. Please note that this course may be delivered through the Virtual Learning Network or Correspondence and will therefore require students to work independently.
Who is this subject intended for:
This course aims to create an opportunity for students to achieve a qualification in Te Reo Māori that will provide the building blocks for future success in their studies.
What you will learn in this subject:
Students will build on what they have learned in Years 9 and 10 and increase their confidence and knowledge as a speaker of Te Reo, by
○talking about events and facts in the past, present and future
○talking about feelings, ideas, opinions; what you can and cannot do, likes and dislikes
○describing yourself and others, home, work, school and leisure environments in depth
○making comparisons and contrasts
○giving directions, instructions, suggestions and orders
•Possible Topics:
Ko mātou ko tōku whānau (Me and my family)
Ki te kāinga (At home)
Tangata Rongonui (Famous people)
Hui Marae (Marae gatherings)
Haerenga (Travel)
Ko te ao Taiohi (The world of youth)
Learning Areas:
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
This course may have an optional component which will require payment.
Student subscription to Language perfect - $15 (strongly recommended),