Thames High School Thames High School

Te Reo Māori Level 2

MAO2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. McLean.

Recommended Prior Learning

Gain 12 credits at Level 1 Te Reo Māori, one of which must be a written standard. 

Otherwise entry to the course at the TIC’s discretion (apply for exemption)



Te Reo Māori Level 2

Students who take Te Reo Māori at Level 2 will learn and explore:

  • the impact of events before 1970 on the vitality of the Te Reo Maaori and draw some understanding about their collective responsibility for the vitality and sustainability of the language. 
  • communicative ideas using Māori principles in the language. 
  • understanding of the connections between the language and cultural practices to relevant contexts. some of the Māori principles embedded in the language 

Student will also learn about:

  • relate features of oral language fluency and fluidity to relevant contexts. 
  • a variety of language features to communicate.
  • correct language patterns to the relevant contexts. 
  • how to select the correct use of words and structures for context.  

These key ideas will be explored in conjunction with units of learning through out the year. Assessment dates will be entered in at the beginning of the school year.


Course Overview

Term 1
Unit Studies for this term are:
Ngā Wawata
Ngā Mahi a Rehia
Ngā Wahi Rongonui

Term 2
Te Maramataka
Matariki
Te Tiriti

Term 3
Ngā Marae
Ngā Manākitanga
Ngā Whakamatauatu

Term 4
Ngā Whakamatautau Tonu

Learning Areas:

Languages, Te Ao Maori


Pathway

Te Reo Māori Level 3

Career Pathways

Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter, Intelligence Officer, Journalist, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Receptionist, Registered Nurse, General Practitioner, Early Childhood Teacher, Fishery Officer, Barrister, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Language Perfect approx $20 - optional but recommended.
Marae stay $50
Auckland Polynesian Festival $25.00 (optional) Māori Television, Waitakare Court and Hauora Northshore $80 (optional).


Disclaimer

Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.

Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.