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Programme Wha
Traditional Maori Arts (3 hours)Undertaken either onsite at Tamaki Maori Village in the traditional Pre-European Village, or in the themed Maori Theatre space located centrally at The Realm of Tane, this programme immerses students in the many ancient arts, performance and warfare of Maori. Based upon student’s individual strengths and personal preference, they then have the opportunity to participate in a one hour workshop training in, or creating their own individual piece of art.
Specific Learning Areas:
Weaponry | Ancient Warfare | Haka | Poi | Waiata | Weaving | Carving & Ta Moko
Basic Programme Outline
Introduction:
Traditional Maori Arts Programme:
Hands-On Workshop Lessons:
Conclusion:
Total Time: |
30 minutes
1 hour
1 hour
30 minutes
3 hours |
New Zealand Curriculum Links:
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Activity Examples |
The Arts;
Years 1 – 8
Understanding the Arts in Context, Developing Practical knowledge, Developing Ideas, Communicating & Interpreting
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Drama: Awareness of Drama in cultural tourism attraction
Music: Explore & learn how to use traditional Maori musical instruments
Visual Arts: Participate in Carving, Weaving, Ta Moko
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Social Sciences;
Years 1 – 5
Students will gain Knowledge, Skills & Experience
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By visiting and interacting within our traditional pre-European village, students will understand why belonging to groups is important for people, roles and responsibilities within groups, how the past is important, why places are important and how culture is expressed in daily lives. They will understand how/why people move between places, environmental and social sustainability, how the past impacts people’s lives, and how people seek economic growth through business, enterprise and innovation. |
Social Sciences;
Years 6 – 8
Social Studies
History
Geography
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By participating in interactive communal village activities within our pre-European Village environment & context, students will gain insight into practical examples of how:
Social Studies: Individuals & groups work to promote social justice; understand how cultures adapt and change, how this impacts on society; how conflict can arise from differing cultural beliefs & ideas. Understand rights, roles & responsibilities of individuals & communities, and how ideologies shape society (responses to differing beliefs)
History: How causes and consequences of past events are significant and shape the life of people & society; understand people’s perspectives on past events; and how trends over time reflect social, economic & political forces.
Geography: Natural & cultural environments are shaped; understand how people interact with natural & cultural environments and how these have changed over time. Understand how diverse values & perceptions influence environmental, social & economic decisions. |
Learning Languages
Levels 1 – 8
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By visiting and participating in activities within our traditional pre-European village – through language knowledge and cultural knowledge, students will select and use language & symbols to communicate (art, craft, whaikorero); manage self and relate to others (individual contribution into workshops) , participate & contribute in communities (social awareness & interacting with others) |
Health & PE;
Levels 1 - 8
Personal Health & Physical Development
Movement Concepts &Motor Skills
Relationships with Other People
Healthy Communities & Environments |
Through actively participating in traditional Maori Arts, weaponry handling, training & techniques within our Pre-European Village students will gain firsthand insights into: Personal Identity, Movement Skills, Positive Attitudes, Social & Cultural Factors, Relationships, Identity/Sensitivity/Respect, Interpersonal Skills, Societal Attitudes & Values, Rights/Responsibilities/Laws & People and the Environment |
Specific Learning Outcomes:
| Programme |
Specific Learning Outcome |
How does this enhance student learning |
| WHA: Traditional Maori Arts |
SLO 1: Students will be taught specific protocol, understand tikanga and the significance of ritual before they participate in a traditional powhiri (Maori Welcome Ceremony); SLO 2: Students will be involved in an interactive introduction on the many ancient arts, performance and warfare of the Maori. Students will work alongside our village experts, and at their own pace can choose to participate within any of the following interactive past times, represented within the pre-European Maori Village: SLO 3: Students will be involved in learning handling skills and techniques of patu; SLO 4: Students will be involved in learning weaponry handling skills, foot movements and techniques of taiaha; SLO 5: Students will learn a haka; SLO 6: Students will learn the poi; SLO 7: Students will learn a waiata; SLO 8: Students will weave their own traditional flax piece, alongside expert weavers; SLO 9: Students will understand the significance of ta moko art & carving, before creating their own carved piece. |
Students will have the opportunity to visit an actual real, working traditional Maori Village & Pa site and engage in a range of interactive experiences that will stimulate students learning through participation, listening, touching, tasting, seeing, experimenting, questioning. |
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