Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 29, 2018 16:13:39 GMT 12
WHAT MĀORI CAN TEACH US ABOUT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Being surrounded by their own culture is vital for the optimum development of all children, but for many Māori and Pacific children in New Zealand, it has been missing for too long.
Almost four decades ago, Kara Puketapu had the idea to develop Kōhanga Reo (literally: “language nest”) — early childhood centres for Māori children, guided by the Māori philosophy that a child is the sole responsibility of an entire community. Within them, children are enveloped in their language and culture, and provided a safe environment where they are nourished, stimulated, and cared for......
blogs.unicef.org/blog/what-maori-can-teach-about-early-childhood-development/
Being surrounded by their own culture is vital for the optimum development of all children, but for many Māori and Pacific children in New Zealand, it has been missing for too long.
Almost four decades ago, Kara Puketapu had the idea to develop Kōhanga Reo (literally: “language nest”) — early childhood centres for Māori children, guided by the Māori philosophy that a child is the sole responsibility of an entire community. Within them, children are enveloped in their language and culture, and provided a safe environment where they are nourished, stimulated, and cared for......
blogs.unicef.org/blog/what-maori-can-teach-about-early-childhood-development/