Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 5, 2019 17:08:57 GMT 12
MĀORI LANGUAGE PROGRAMME FOR EDUCATORS GETS UNDERWAY IN TARANAKI
A Taranaki te reo expert believes a newly launched language programme is the biggest effort yet to get children speaking Māori.
Dr Ruakere Hond is part of the panel leading the $12.2 million Te Ahu o te Reo Māori initiative, which was officially launched last month at Parliament.
Designed to get teachers and school support staff speaking more Māori in the classroom, Hond said it was a concerted effort to focus on language use, which was something that has never been done before.
The Government-funded programme provides educators with interactive Māori lessons so they can build their understanding and confidence in using te reo with their students......
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/112472349/mori-language-programme-for-educators-gets-underway-in-taranaki
A Taranaki te reo expert believes a newly launched language programme is the biggest effort yet to get children speaking Māori.
Dr Ruakere Hond is part of the panel leading the $12.2 million Te Ahu o te Reo Māori initiative, which was officially launched last month at Parliament.
Designed to get teachers and school support staff speaking more Māori in the classroom, Hond said it was a concerted effort to focus on language use, which was something that has never been done before.
The Government-funded programme provides educators with interactive Māori lessons so they can build their understanding and confidence in using te reo with their students......
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/112472349/mori-language-programme-for-educators-gets-underway-in-taranaki