Browsing by Author "Berryman, Mere"
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Exploring the potential of Te Whāriki in supporting a decolonising educational reform in classroom
(The University of Waikato, 2022)This thesis begins with a deep belief in the potential of Te Whāriki, a bicultural curriculum document born of the dual heritages of Aotearoa/New Zealand, to support the educational reform needed. There is a need to ... -
Lessons for teachers through intergenerational Māori experiences in Aotearoa’s education system
(The University of Waikato, 2021)The intention of this research is to serve as professional development for myself and fellow teachers who work with tamariki Māori (Māori children) within mainstream education contexts in Aotearoa. This research explores ... -
Fanning the divine spark: Gaining understandings of micro-interactions in New Zealand classrooms
(The University of Waikato, 2020)New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi was signed by representatives of Iwi Māori (Indigenous tribal groups) and the British Crown. Inherent in the heritages of both signatory groups is the ontological positioning that children ... -
Addressing disparities by listening to Māori whānau: Lessons for Kāhui Ako
(The University of Waikato, 2020)This research involved interviewing five Māori whānau, with children attending four of six schools across a Kāhui Ako, to identify the extent to which their children were enjoying and achieving education success as Māori. A ... -
What does it take to make us listen? The experiences of those leading whole school reform to improve outcomes for indigenous minority students
(The University of Waikato, 2020)This thesis examines how the Kia Eke Panuku: Building on Success school reform initiative shaped the experiences of groups of educators within mainstream New Zealand secondary schools. These experiences are analysed against ...