Culture Speaks: Cultural Relationships and Classroom Learning

Culture Speaks: Cultural Relationships and Classroom Learning
ISBN-10
1869692799
ISBN-13
9781869692797
Category
Education
Pages
282
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Huia Publishers
Authors
Mere Berryman, Russell Bishop

Description

Professor Russell Bishop and Mere Berryman interviewed a large number of Maori high school students, their families, teachers and school principals. These interviews have produced a disturbing snapshot of the current New Zealand education system. The message is simple and powerful. Classroom relationships are paramount. Disabling professional and personal relationships between teachers and Maori students have a direct negative effect on students' learning. But the good news from the research is that a professional development programme, Te Kotahitanga, has been developed. This identifies the barriers to educational achievement of Maori and proposes solutions.

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