Summary

This literature review aims to create an evidence-based foundation for supporting the development of effective and innovative practices that can contribute to quality teaching and learning.

Five research questions form the focus of the review:

1. What is meant by effective, innovative teaching practice in Māori-medium settings²?
2. What are the critical success factors associated with the development and implementation of effective innovative teaching practice in Māori-medium settings?
3. How can effective, innovative teaching practice contribute to quality teaching and learning, and valued student outcomes in Māori-medium settings?
4. What is the relationship between effective, innovative teaching practice and future-focused, transformative educational models for Māori-medium settings?
5. What can be learned about improving student outcomes from analysis of effective, innovative teaching practice in Māori-medium settings?

Footnotes

1. Penetito, W. (2002). Research and context for a theory of Māori schooling. In McGill Journal of Education, 37(1).
2. Māori‐medium education schools and settings include Level 1 immersion environments (where 81–100% of teaching and learning is conducted in Māori) and Level 2 immersion environments (where 51–80% of teaching and learning is conducted in Māori).