Our Trip to the Marae

Learner:  Nima       Learning Coach: Luisa Maloni    Date: 19th June, 2015

Learning Area: Marae Trip

Learning Observed

Today, as part of our visit to Umupuia Marae in Maraetai, the learners were involved in a Matariki activity. Nima put up his hand and got involved in the discussion about Matariki. When the Learning Coach asked the group what Matariki was- Nima put up his hand and said ‘Maori New Year’. Nima has been learning about Matariki during literacy in Learning Habitat 1.

Evidence of learning

Nima can share his knowledge with others in the group. I wonder if he has talked about Matariki or his trip to the Marae at home?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Nima shows he is able to make Connections with his learning in the habitat and share his new knowledge in the  new context of the Marae. Nima is Capable of answering questions (Thinking, Using Language, Symbols and Text) and can make Connections with the cultures in his community.

Next Learning Steps

Ask questions about a topic he is learning about- building Curiosity Talk about special ceremonies or customs in his own culture