A Fresh Look at Māori Knowledge in Science Education: What's the Buzz?
Integrating Indigenous Māori Wisdom in Science Curriculum
Delve into the intriguing world of the webinar titled "Māori Knowledge in Science Education: He Mana Ōrite, He Awa Whiria". This engaging learning session, expertly presented by Professor Georgina Tuari Stewart from AUT's Te Kura Mātauranga School of Education, and Associate Professor Sally Birdsall from University of Auckland's Faculty of Arts & Education, takes us on a captivating journey through the convergence of Māori knowledge and science education.
Their collaboration stemmed from groundbreaking research into Māori understanding of animals and its impact on animal ethics, leading to profound insights about the relationship between Māori knowledge and science within education and beyond.
This webinar invites educators to delve deeply into essential Māori concepts such as mātauranga (knowledge) and mana ōrite (the principle of balance), and the importance of incorporating these ideas authentically rather than simply giving science lessons a Māori twist. The webinar is available as an edited recording and comes with a supportive slideshow presentation brimming with extra insights.
Instead of merely draping a "korowai" (cloak) over science content, educators should strive for a genuine integration of these Māori ideas within science curricula. The webinar is accessible online via Referencing Hub media, distributed through Science Learning New Zealand, a platform dedicated to fostering culturally responsive science education.
This webinar serves as a goldmine for educators eager to comprehend and incorporate bicultural knowledge systems into science education, fostering a more respectful and equitable coexistence of Māori knowledge systems and Western science paradigms[1][2]. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your horizons and enrich your educational practice!
The webinar, "Māori Knowledge in Science Education: He Mana Ōrite, He Awa Whiria," encourages educators to explore essential Māori concepts such as mātauranga (knowledge) and mana ōrite (the principle of balance), and strive for a genuine integration of these ideas in science curricula for a more comprehensive learning experience. This event invites educators to delve deeper into education and self-development, particularly in the area of learning, by understanding and incorporating bicultural knowledge systems into science education.
