The tikanga and noho marae components of the programme aim to give students insight, experience and understanding of the Māori values contained within te reo Māori and traditional tikanga Māori practices.
Description
Level 4 programme
This programme introduces students to te reo Māori from Level 1 elevating to Level 4 of the NZQA Unit Standards, with credits towards the National Certificate (Level 4). Te Ara Piko is a full time programme that runs Monday to Fridays, 9 am–3 pm.
Te Ara Piko is designed with a view to produce competent speakers of te reo Māori, from those who have no previous experience or knowledge of te reo.
The programme contains a number of activities aimed at introducing students to te ao Māori through real-life experiences and practising related tikanga. The programme aims to deliver a balance between academic and practical learning and consists of writing, speaking, listening and reading skills.
The programme includes noho marae and various activities throughout the year. The tikanga and noho marae components of the programme aim to give students insight, experience and understanding of the Māori values contained within te reo Māori and traditional tikanga Māori practices.
Attendance to tutorials and noho marae are compulsory. Graduates on successful completion of the programme will be able to communicate competently in Māori (daily conversational language). Graduates may also qualify for the National Certificate in Reo Māori (Level 4).