Te Rito Educators' Edition 2016
“A wonderful way to explore new knowledge that was practical and easy to follow. The modules allowed me to gain a better understanding of Māori perspectives and gave practical examples of how I can be more aware in my everyday life.”
In response to repeated requests from those in the education sector for access to the Te Rito Bicultural Competency Modules, we have developed a version specifically targeted at educators.
Te Rito – Educators’ Edition is for teachers and school administrators in the early childcare, primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, as well as Board of Trustees members. The modules are the perfect way to deliver effective and measurable professional development to education professionals in the area of cultural competence.
The modules are the perfect way to deliver effective and measurable professional development to education professionals in the area of cultural competence.
The fourteen interactive modules are spread over four courses. They employ best practice e‑learning techniques that ensure technology enhances the learning process, rather than distracting from it. We've rigorously tested the modules with a variety of education professionals to ensure they deliver an effective, intellectually robust and enjoyable experience for users in that sector.
The modules are accessed through our Learning Management System (LMS) and provide the ability to track user progress so learning can be seen, measured and acknowledged.
These fourteen modules provide clearly scaffolded learning for users, including cumulative glossaries and independent learning tools that can be returned to after completion and used over and over again to assist understanding and build skills.
Schools have the option to purchase the number of individual licenses that suit their needs, and more licenses can be added over time. We hope education institutions will aim to ensure all staff complete the modules in due course, providing a clear benchmark of bicultural competence for the entire organisation and - more importantly - developing the skills and understanding needed by educators to ensure all students can reach their full learning potential.
Click here to request access to our system for a demonstration of the modules and the LMS. You can view the slides below to see screen shots of some of the aspects covered in the fourteen modules, or play the show reel clip on the Te Rito Bicultural Competency Modules page for a brief ‘tour’ of how the
modules work.
The format of the modules allows a level of theme development not possible in the original Te Rito. Each module explores facts, perspectives and related issues in a way that engages the user, and encourages him or her to relate the information to their own ideas and experiences.
All fourteen modules follow the same basic structure:
- Introduction of key concepts
- Examples of these concepts in New Zealand life, particularly in the workplace
- An interactive tool to provide the opportunity to master the new concepts and skills
- A brief learning assessment quiz that must be passed in order to complete the module.
Testimonials from teachers
“I think for those who wish to explore more in-depth a bicultural perspective these modules are an excellent way to explore new ideas, and are presented in a very practical and meaningful way.”
“I loved the way it was introduced, the interactive nature of the modules, the extra little pieces you could click on, the comments from all nationalities – the points of view. The sense of humour that came through showed the nature of the way it had been put together.”
“Easy to follow, easy to go back and practice, easy to navigate, good information.”
“I wish I could keep the link and practice. I have down loaded all the pages that help me remember greetings and prayers. Thank you so much for putting these modules together. There has been a lot of research to make such a user-friendly system.”
“Perhaps the last few modules were more challenging for me. Although I have worked in many organisations including the university, ERO and the MOE, I have never had explained to me the protocol for entering a marae. So sometimes felt a bit lost and unsure when visiting marae.”
“The modules would add value to anyone from any culture. I did find I knew some things but there were some things that I did not know about the Treaty of Waitangi. I didn’t really know who was involved in the Treaty of Waitangi, why we have a Treaty of Waitangi.”
“I would highly recommend it because it’s a one-stop shop and you don’t have to go looking all through the internet.”
“The modules are interactive and real people are sharing their experiences. It is a very good tool to help improve your Te Reo and gives you more in depth knowledge into the Māori culture/language/traditions. You can also refer to it if you need help especially with pronunciation of Māori words.”
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