NCEA Level 1 Te Reo Māori
L1MAO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms M. Sasaki.
Recommended Prior LearningIt is recommended that students have successfully completed both years 9 and 10 te reo Māori to gain entry into this Level 1 class. The Level 1 class builds on the language skills learned in those Junior years. However, entry into this course may be granted following a meeting with Whaea Francine in which she can assess your skills and intentions for learning.
This is course is focused on te reo Māori and level 1 NCEA language skills incorporating reading, writing, listening and speaking. Topics will focus on issues concerning te ao Māori including revitalisation of te reo Māori (te whakaora reo), conservation (kaitiakitanga) and opening an understanding of Māori philosophy (ngā Atua). There will also being links to language used in the Te Ao Haka curriculum.
In addition to the NCEA curriculum, we will continue to deepen tauira understanding of tikanga Māori through practices of karakia, whanaungatanga (brotherhood) me whakaute (respect) in class processes and protocols.
Assessment Information
The internal assessments will be assessed on the following timeline: Term 1 - 92093 Tuhinga/Writing, Term 2 - 91285 Kōrero/Speaking, Term 3 - 92094 & 92095 Preparing for mock exams/derived grades.
• 1 x 1B8 exercise book.
• Warwick My Little Book Toku Pukapuka Iti 1 12mm Ruled 64 Pages (Pukapuka Kupa Hou / New Words Book)
• Pens and pencils.