How things will change

In this section

Overview

Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success: The Māori Education Strategy 2008 - 2012 identifies several key levers for change. These are the things (across the education sector) that will make the most difference for and with Māori learners

Increasing professional learning and capability of teachers

This lever is based on the evidence that shows that high quality teaching makes the most difference to learner outcomes across all parts of the education success

Focusing on responsive and accountable professional leadership

This lever is based on the evidence which shows that principals who focus on teaching and learning as part of their leadership and participate in the professional development of their staff tend to improve outcomes for students

Setting and resourcing priorities in Māori language in education

This lever is based on the evidence that to support the best learning outcomes, educators require fluency in te reo Māori as well as effective teaching strategies and knowledge

Increasing whānau and iwi authority and involvement in education

This lever is based on the evidence that learning outcomes are enhanced when parental involvement in school is sustained and focused on learning activities

Strengthening inter-agency collaboration

The evidence shows that strengthening inter-agency collaboration will be most effective in bringing about change