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 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 29 credits.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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