Program Overview

Program Overview

The Te Ara Poutama Toitū Te Reo program is designed to produce graduates who are proficient in the Māori language and capable of teaching in Māori language settings. The program focuses on the development of Māori language and culture, as well as the skills and knowledge required to teach in Māori language contexts.

Program Structure

The program consists of three years of full-time study, with a total of 360 points. The program is divided into three years, with each year building on the previous one.

Year 1

In the first year, students take a range of papers that introduce them to the Māori language, culture, and education. These papers include:

• TOITU100 Whāia te Mātauranga hei oranga mō te iwi
• TOITU101 Whanaketanga Mātauranga Māori 1: Me waiho mā te Māori te Māori e whakatika
• TOITU102 Whanaketanga Mātauranga Māori 1: Hei i te kukunetanga
• PUTOI100 Ngā marautanga Māori e haruru nei
• PUTOI101 Te reo me ngā tikanga o ngā kura
• NGAIO100 Wheako Whakaako Ngaio 1: Kōhungahunga, Kura Tuatahi, Wharekura
• MAOED100 Huarahi Matauranga Māori

Year 2

In the second year, students continue to develop their Māori language and culture skills, as well as their teaching skills. The papers include:

• TOITU200 He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
• TOITU201 Me matua mōhio koe ki a koe anō
• PUTOI200 Te Tūhura me te Mārama ki te ao
• PUTOI201 Te Whāriki: Mana Whenua me te Mana Tangata
• PUTOI202 Ko te Kai a te Rangatira he kōrero
• PUTOI203 He Pūtoi Ako mō te Kōhungahunga
• NGAIO200 Wheako Whakaako Ngaio 2

Year 3

In the third year, students focus on advanced Māori language and culture, as well as specialized teaching skills. The papers include:

• TOITU301 Whaowhia te kete matauranga
• PUTOI300 Ko ngā take o te wā
• PUTOI301 Te Whāriki: Te Tū Aumangea
• PUTOI302 PUTOI302 Te ārahi me te atawhai
• PUTOI303 Te Whāriki: Mana Aotūroa
• NGAIO300 Wheako Whakaako Ngaio 3

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Te Ara Poutama Toitū Te Reo program may pursue careers in:

• Kairangahau
• Rāngai kāwanatanga tūmatanui (public service)
• Ngā rāngai mātauranga
• Mātanga reo
• Mātanga hāpai
• Takawaenga kāwanatanga
• Kaitātari raraunga
• Mātanga whare wānanga
• Tūranga whakaata
• Kaupapa matihiko

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Te Ara Poutama Toitū Te Reo program are available on the university's website.

Fees and Scholarships

The tuition fees for the Te Ara Poutama Toitū Te Reo program are approximately $[insert amount] per year for domestic students. Scholarships are available to support students in their studies.

Student Testimonials

Students who have completed the Te Ara Poutama Toitū Te Reo program have reported positive experiences and outcomes. Some testimonials include:

• "In my theatrical experience there have been very few opportunities to audition for Māori characters. So I decided to create the pieces myself and share stories from my community." - Cian Gardner
• "I tried to stay on track with my study, I was so focused on not failing. Every day was a challenge but I got my Uni mahi done" - Miriama McLean Bell
• "I’d definitely recommend the Masters of Educational Leadership to any person that is in an educational setting, whether leadership is a pathway for them or not. It may set up that journey for them or plant the seed for the future" - Kris Metcalfe
• "Have a passion for young people, and have a passion about your kaupapa (a subject) – if you can combine these two things, you can have an awesome teaching career." - Will Flavell
• "Pretty quickly I circled back to teaching because I thought it would be a rewarding career and one that I could travel with and do further study in the future if I wanted to" - Sophia Malu

Program Details

The Te Ara Poutama Toitū Te Reo program is a three-year, 360-point program that is designed to produce graduates who are proficient in the Māori language and capable of teaching in Māori language settings. The program focuses on the development of Māori language and culture, as well as the skills and knowledge required to teach in Māori language contexts. The program is divided into three years, with each year building on the previous one. The program includes a range of papers that cover topics such as Māori language, culture, and education, as well as teaching skills and knowledge. Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a range of fields, including education, public service, and research. The entry requirements for the program are available on the university's website, and scholarships are available to support students in their studies.