Master of Hōaka Pounamu | Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching and Learning
Teaching
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University of Canterbury
A specialised Master's degree for teachers and educators to deepen their expertise in Māori bilingual and immersion teaching and learning, focussing on te reo Māori in educational settings.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
University of Canterbury, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year
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Advance te reo Māori language skills in education
Students will develop professional fluency and confidence in using te reo Māori in classroom settings, through immersive study and assessment in the language.
Design and implement effective bilingual and immersion teaching strategies
Learners will gain expertise in planning and delivering lessons for bilingual and second language learners, drawing on both local and international models.
Specialise in curriculum and assessment for language learning
Graduates will be able to plan curriculum and assess language learners using best-practice methodologies tailored for te reo Māori and bilingual teaching.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Hōaka Pounamu equips teachers, education leaders, and researchers with enhanced knowledge and practice in te reo Māori and language immersion pedagogy. It combines advanced language training, curriculum development, immersive learning experiences, and assessment strategies aimed at revitalising te reo Māori in Aotearoa classrooms. The degree includes compulsory and elective courses, noho marae, and full-immersion classes, supporting professional advancement in mainstream, bilingual, and immersion education.
Course Content
- Compulsory courses: Te Tiriti o Waitangi i te Ao Mātauranga, Whakarauora Reo, Mātauranga Māori Hei Marautanga, Tikanga/Rautaki Whakaako Reo
- Elective options in diverse areas such as teaching diverse learners and digital tools in education
- Full-immersion reo classes and noho marae experiences
- Lesson and assessment planning for language learners
- Study of international models for first and second language teaching practices
What you need to know first
Aotearoa teaching degree
Bachelor's degree with a major in Education or related subject, with at least a B Grade Average
Three-year diploma in Early Childhood, Primary, or Secondary Teaching
Equivalent study from other approved degrees
Assessment hui with Programme Coordinator to determine te reo Māori fluency
UC English language requirements for non-first-language English speakers
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Māori language revitalisation
Language teaching
Future employment opportunities might be
Bilingual and immersion teaching roles in schools and early childhood centres
Leadership and research roles in education
Curriculum development and education consultancy
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