I watched WakaHuia on TV this morning and saw this programme about Wiremu Tawhai from TeKaha way. He passed away late 2010. He talked a bit about Maori and Science. It was an AHA moment for me. I now know that if want our Maori pupils (and their whanau) to be truly involved in science we have to truly involve their traditions. Why cant we do it (even simply )at school.
How could we work Te Arawatanga, science (even environmental things) by teaching in a more traditional way- bringing old wise people in, teaching kids (and teachers) about things Maori that are really about science.
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