Te Reo - Tikanga Programmes

Central Otago REAP is in a joint relationship with schools so to employ an inherent Te Reo/Tikanga teacher who teaches in all committed school.

REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme) Central Otago is a Ministry of Education (MOE) and Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) funded organisation that facilitates educational opportunities in the Central Otago region. REAP Central Otago provides a diverse and extensive educational resource to our communities, implementing a life-long learning approach.  The overall purpose of REAP Central Otago is to provide educational support and assistance across all sectors including early childhood, primary, secondary and adult education.

Example of activities and programmes run through REAP Central Otago include, Te Reo - Tikanga in schools.

Effective teachers of te reo Māori take cultural considerations into account throughout their programmes so that their students are always aware that te reo Māori and tikanga Māori are inseparable. They introduce and revise language in the context of topics associated with concepts, attitudes and values (socio-cultural aspects) of significance to Māori. They also provide their students with opportunities to develop the confidence to operate in Māori contexts. To support teachers, these curriculum guidelines suggest possible socio-cultural themes at each curriculum levels. These themes include critical aspects of tikanga Māori (such as the existence and significance of appropriate protocols for particular situations).