13TEW

NCEA Level 3 Te Waharoa

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Whaea L. Yates Wright.

This course is an introduction to Māori Tikanga, History and Geography.  It provides Unit Standard credits towards NCEA Level 3.  The topics during the year will include the following:  English and Māori versions of te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi, Dispossession of Māori land, Historical Events for one Hapū or Iwi post-Pākehā contact, How Māori manage the environment, Establishment and main characteristics of Hāhi Māori and Changing roles for Māori women throughout history.  Assessments will entail power points, essays and posters.  In this course students have the opportunity to achieve 29 credits.

It is intended that Te Waharoa is an initiative that will address all of the following:

  • Increase student retention to the end of Year 13.
  • Ensure students leave school with some qualification/credits towards NCEA
  • Provide a programme that will be of high interest to Māori students.
  • Extend beyond the classroom and academic achievement and provide pastoral support for students.
  • Build strong links with the students participants and their whanau
  • Support/Facilitate transition to the workplace for students.
  • Support student exploration of appropriate career pathways.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Te Waharoa or at the discretion of the HOD.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 29
Internal Assessed Credits: 29
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 6144 v8
NZQA Info

Explain wahi tapu in relation to how Māori manage the environment


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 16049 v6
NZQA Info

Compare the English and Māori versions of te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 16052 v6
NZQA Info

Describe the dispossession of Māori land and its effects


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 16053 v6
NZQA Info

Describe key historical events for hapu or iwi


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 16056 v6
NZQA Info

Describe the changing roles for Māori women throughout history


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 16167 v7
NZQA Info

Describe the establishment and main characteristics of hahi Māori


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 29
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0