ECC 2-002

E hoe tō waka - Continued growth in te reo Māori

Gain some practical tips for continued growth in te reo Māori and re-think how we use and engage with Māori pedagogical strategies.

Format: Recorded Workshop

Price: $70 for ECC Members, $245 for non-members

Integrating mātauranga Māori authentically into practice may seem challenging when we are still learning at the same time. We want to be respectful and sincere in our mahi. With a range of resources available it can still be over whelming when wondering where or how to start.

Presented By

Krystal Taiapa

Workshop Duration

Approximately 120 minutes

Who is this webinar for?

ECE kaiako who are wanting to further progress their journey with te reo Māori

What will you learn?


“E hoe tō waka” aims to provide you with tools and strategies to support ongoing growth in te reo Māori so you can “paddle your waka” and have direction in your learning journey.


With a focus on activity based language acquisition and formulaic expressions, you will learn some basic grammatical structures relevant to theEC environment to launch your waka and start your haerenga (journey).


We have also explored some familiar Māori practices such as waiata and pūrākau in order to understand their significance as kaupapa Māori teaching and learning strategies.


Learning Outcomes:


To be intentional and structured in your learning and integration of te reo Māori.


To gain a deeper understanding of familiar Māori practices and how to engage with these more meaningfully in your mahi.

Certificate of completion provided
for your professional learning records

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About the presenters

Krystal Taiapa

He uri ahau nō Te Tairāwhiti. Ko Ngāti Porou, ko Rongowhakaata ngā iwi.

As a trained reo Māori teacher for English-Medium secondary schools I have supported with the design of reo Māori curriculum and interactive digital reo Māori teaching and learning resources. Prior to my role at NZTC, I facilitated online Reo Māori PLD courses for teachers and support staff throughout the country.

As Kaiārahi at NZ Tertiary College, my mahi involves student support and the development of the teaching and learning of te reo Māori within the college. As part of the Early Childhood Education lecturing team, I also facilitate reo Māori lessons for the Academic team within the college as well as Associate Teachers.

Bonus for ECELU Members

To celebrate our partnership with the Early Childhood Council we have a special offer for ECELU Members Club. 10% off all ECC Professional Learning including this webinar!