Te pakeke hei ākonga: Māori adult learners
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This report explores success in literacy and language learning for Māori adults. It captures the perspectives and voices of learners, tutors and providers in foundation learning programmes. It describes how Māori tutors reinforce and strengthen their Māori learners’ identities through ensuring that Māori tikanga and values pervade the teaching and learning environment.
Author(s): Colleen McMurchy-Pilkington, University of Auckland
Date Published: August 2009
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