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The Indigenous Factor: Exploring Kapa Haka as a Culturally Responsive Learning Environment in New Zealand Mainstream Secondary Schools - Couverture souple

Whitinui, Paul

 
9783639107975: The Indigenous Factor: Exploring Kapa Haka as a Culturally Responsive Learning Environment in New Zealand Mainstream Secondary Schools
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3639107977 ISBN 13 : 9783639107975
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2008

Synopsis

Kapa haka (Maori dance group)is a cultural phenomenon unique to Aotearoa New Zealand. Part of what makes this performing art so unique is how it engages individuals to express themselves in a very powerful, creative and dynamic manner. In contrast, however, investigating the educational benefits associated with Maori students participating in kapa haka in New Zealand mainstream secondary schools, remains relatively unexplored. As a way of seeking to understand this cultural phenomenon, 20 Maori kapa haka students and 27 teachers were invited to share their experiences and perceptions about kapa haka and in particular, to consider how kapa haka engages Maori students to learn. As a result, the study revealed quite emphatically that not only does kapa haka provide M¿ori students with a culturally appropriate and responsive learning experience but that they also, feel more optimistic and confidence about attending school. Based on the implications of the findings, a culturally responsive learning strategy is highlighted to enable mainstream secondary schools and teachers to better evaluate their own teaching and learning approaches when working with Maori students in these settings.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Kapa haka (Maori dance group)is a cultural phenomenon unique to Aotearoa New Zealand. Part of what makes this performing art so unique is how it engages individuals to express themselves in a very powerful, creative and dynamic manner. In contrast, however, investigating the educational benefits associated with Maori students participating in kapa haka in New Zealand mainstream secondary schools, remains relatively unexplored. As a way of seeking to understand this cultural phenomenon, 20 Maori kapa haka students and 27 teachers were invited to share their experiences and perceptions about kapa haka and in particular, to consider how kapa haka engages Maori students to learn. As a result, the study revealed quite emphatically that not only does kapa haka provide M¿ori students with a culturally appropriate and responsive learning experience but that they also, feel more optimistic and confidence about attending school. Based on the implications of the findings, a culturally responsive learning strategy is highlighted to enable mainstream secondary schools and teachers to better evaluate their own teaching and learning approaches when working with Maori students in these settings.

Biographie de l'auteur

Paul Whitinui (Nga Puhi and Ngati Kuri) is a lecturer in the Department of Sport and Leisure Studies, University of Waikato, New Zealand. His research interests include Maori and Indigenous people, their health, education and wellbeing. He currently lives in Hamilton, New Zealand and is married with two children.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639107977
ISBN 13 
9783639107975
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
220
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Personne responsable
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