Revised Purpose

Revised principles

Related principles from meetings and submissions:

1. The New Zealand curriculum and ngä Marautanga o Aotearoa are to clarify expectations for all New Zealand students.

1. Schools and kura Mäori should use the national curricula to establish coherent directions for learning and assessment as students progress through their schooling and provide a basis for further learning.

Durie (2001) - Focus on best outcomes for all students.

Te Whäriki - Empower the child to learn and grow.

Te Aho Matua - Children who graduate from [schooling] should be fully functioning people whose personal attributes are recognised, nurtured and brought to fruition.

2. Schools and kura Mäori should have high expectations of all learners and use the national curricula to develop programmes that foster higher level thinking.

Chamberlain (p.20, 2000) - There is consistent evidence that clear expectations that focus on educationally significant learning and high but attainable standards raise achievement. Clear expectations that discourage deficit explanations of student performance based on cultural and social class stereotypes support teachers in focusing on the next learning steps for each pupil regardless of their background, and lead to more equitable learning outcomes for students.

2. The New Zealand curriculum and ngä Marautanga o Aotearoa, are to develop the human capability necessary for a prosperous and inclusive New Zealand society

3. Schools and kura Mäori should use the national curricula and school/home/community/business partnerships to help students to become active and innovative participants of the world and their local community, and life long learners with positive attitudes towards diversity.

Le Métais (2002) - Protect and transmit culture, so that learners can develop a sense of self from learning about shared history and values.

Te Whäriki- The languages and symbols of their own and other cultures are promoted and protected.

Te Aho Matua - Develop bilingual competence

Durie (2001) - To actively participate as citizens of the world; establish good relationships between home and school; recognise all participants in education and the importance of home/community/school partnerships as vital for increasing achievement and reducing disparity.

4. Schools and kura Mäori also should use the national curricula to develop school programmes that honour the Treaty of Waitangi and recognise and value the unique position of Mäori in New Zealand society.

Te Aho Matua - Nurture physical and spiritual endowment of learners.

Other submissions - Equip learners for the rigours and complexities of an uncertain world; develop a sense of belonging to Aotearoa / New Zealand; develop understanding of the role of the business and enterprise in the economy.

Te Whäriki - Opportunities for learning are equitable, and each child's contribution is valued.

5. Schools and kura Mäori should use the national curricula to develop inclusive, supportive learning environments and inclusive, differentiated programmes that recognise and cater for diversity, special education needs, giftedness and talent.