Taumata Tu: Tikanga (10 credits - Level 5)
Learning Outcome 1: Identify and deliver karakia in a relevant context. Learning Outcome 2: Develop and present mihi to a specific audience Learning Outcome 3: Identify and deliver a waiata in a relevant context.
Purpose: This micro-credential aims to provide ākonga with a comprehensive understanding of Māori cultural practices, values, and protocols. Designed for professionals in diverse fields and ākonga interested in cultural learning, this micro-credential offers practical knowledge and skills to navigate cultural contexts respectfully and authentically.
By completing this micro credential, ākonga will gain insights into tikanga that are essential for fostering cultural awareness, building respectful relationships, and promoting inclusion and diversity in their personal and professional lives.
Indicative Content: Karakia - cultural significance, types (Karaitiana/ Karakia Tawhito), interpretation, pronunciation, dialect, grammar and vocabulary skills. Mihi – origin, cultural significance, formal and informal situation, pronunciation, dialect, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Waiata - cultural significance, types, pronunciation, dialect, grammar, and vocabulary skills.
- Onderwyser: Veraneeca Taiepa