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    Whānau as agents : exploring ways to improve relationships between whānau and teachers

    Aperahama, Sarah

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    2017
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    Aperahama, S. (2017). Whānau as agents : exploring ways to improve relationships between whānau and teachers. An unpublished thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Applied Practice, Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand.
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    Abstract
    RESEARCH QUESTIONS: ● What is the nature of whānau relationships at my school? ● What can whānau teach us (teachers) about forming relationships that improve the learning for their children? ● How can whānau voice improve my teaching practice? The relationship between whānau and schools in education is not new but is an area that many schools focus on and want to improve. Literature from both New Zealand and globally highlights the positive outcomes of engaging with whānau and the implications this has on student success. Relationships between whānau and teachers can be strengthened where whānau voice is used to drive teaching contexts and improve practice. The school-based project undertaken as part of this research aimed to improve the relationships between whānau and teachers by using a variety of communication methods focused on collaborative knowledge building. This study highlights the importance of kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) meetings to build relationships followed by the use of digital and online platforms such as ‘See-Saw’ or Facebook to continue ongoing reciprocal communication. It is through this sharing that the relationship is strengthened, teaching is strengthened, and outcomes for the students are strengthened. This research used a Māori centred approach which acknowledges the value and significance of Māori perspectives. The research explored the nature of relationships within the school environment, what whānau can teach us about the forming of relationships and how whānau voice can influence and change teacher practice. This thesis contributes to the literature on whānau engagement in New Zealand, highlighting the positive implications of working with whānau and the changes this can make to teacher practice. The major findings of this study were specific to understanding the nature of the relationships between whānau and teachers at the project school, improved relationships through student interest directed learning and the changes in teacher practice in the way we communicate with whānau.
    Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (Māori Subject Headings):
    Kura pūhou, Kura kaupapa Māori, Kura tuatahi, Whānau, Kura kaupapa Māori
    Keywords:
    Māori students, primary students, early childhood education, community-school collaboration, whānau view, kaupapa Māori, teacher-whānau relationships
    ANZSRC Field of Research:
    130107 Te Whāriki (Māori Early Childhood Education), 130104 Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori Primary Education)
    Degree:
    Master of Applied Practice (Education)
    Supervisors:
    Mane, Jo; Maurice-Takerei, Lisa
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    This digital work is protected by copyright. It may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use: Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person. You will recognise the author's and publishers rights and give due acknowledgement where appropriate.
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