Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 4, 2022 4:44:22 GMT 12
MĀTAURANGA WOVEN INTO STEM EDUCATION AND WORKPLACES FOR YOUTH
Less than 2 per cent of the scientific workforce is made up of Māori workers and secondary education data is showing Māori and Pacific youth are more likely to be streamed out of science education early on in their schooling.
But now Māori and Pasifika STEM Learners (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are getting a helping hand from a programme that addresses inequitable access to STEM learning.
"Mātauranga is woven throughout the kaupapa to ensure it's culturally anchored in our identity and plays a significant role in our success.".....
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/matauranga-woven-into-stem-education-and-workplaces-for-youth/KNZQD27KN775X33FLKV7UXTBGM/
Less than 2 per cent of the scientific workforce is made up of Māori workers and secondary education data is showing Māori and Pacific youth are more likely to be streamed out of science education early on in their schooling.
But now Māori and Pasifika STEM Learners (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) are getting a helping hand from a programme that addresses inequitable access to STEM learning.
"Mātauranga is woven throughout the kaupapa to ensure it's culturally anchored in our identity and plays a significant role in our success.".....
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/matauranga-woven-into-stem-education-and-workplaces-for-youth/KNZQD27KN775X33FLKV7UXTBGM/