Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 2 Māori Studies

Course Description

Following on from Year 11 Māori Studies, Level 2 Māori Studies is the next step to continue to develop your understanding of tikanga protocols and cultural practices. You’ll further advance your technical and practical skills of tikanga. You will also develop your ability to critically consider and analyse the thinking behind tikanga and its many applications in not only te ao Māori, but the modern world around us.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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The ability to critically consider the thinking behind tikanga and its many applications in te ao Māori and the modern world.	Tikanga Pōwhiri.
An operational ability to manage and apply the tikanga in a range of diverse contexts including leadership, problem solving and rangahau.	Preparing a marae for a powhiri.
An in-depth knowledge of tikanga protocols and cultural practices that provide solutions to modern day problems.	Manaaki Marae.
	Customary and traditional kai Māori.
	Māori Tourism.
	Karakia for kaupapa.
	Te Aho Wāhine.
	Life and deeds of wāhine Māori.

Year Levels/Departments:

Māori, Seniors

Resources Required

1 x 1B5 Workbook