New Zealand: Minister welcomes new [Maori ] curriculum

[Francis Hult]

Scoop Independent News

 

Minister welcomes new curriculum

 

Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia says he hopes the new emphasis on second language learning in the new curriculum will inspire more students to learn te reo Maori. 

 

Mr Horomia, also Associate Education Minister, said the new New Zealand Curriculum for English medium teaching launched today will also give schools greater flexibility to better involve whanau and communities in curriculum design and implementation, which is key to improving the education sector's performance in regard to Maori students. 

 

"The new curriculum has added second language learning to the list of learning areas that are considered essential for a general education in recognition that it helps enable students to participate more actively in our diverse and multicultural society - and within the global community."

 

Full story:

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0711/S00080.htm

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