This report describes how the early childhood Māori management/learning model of ‘Atawhaingia Te Pa Harakeke’ has been incorporated into Adult and Community Education practices in order to better meet the learning needs of Māori women.
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Background:
A project, completed in 2010 at the Opotiki Community Activities Office, to reshape the delivery of adult community education to Māori, especially to rural Māori women.
The model recognises the cultural values, practices and life experiences they have as adults, women and young mothers, to help re-engage them with learning.
Report prepared by Faithe Hanrahan.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Good Practice Publication Grants scheme (GPPG)