[EDLING:317] Maori language teaching to go online

[Francis M. Hult]

The Dominion Post

Maori language teaching to go online

Internet-based teaching software is being developed to try to address a 
shortage of Maori language teachers in schools nationwide. 


Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia said he had asked the Education 
Ministry to investigate ways of dealing with the shortage, with a focus on 
early childhood and primary education. 

He wanted more children to learn te reo at a young age and online teaching 
software was one way to make sure this happened, given the shortage of Maori 
language teachers. 

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