Nga Hau e Wha o Tawhirimatea: Culturally responsive teaching and learning for the tertiary sector

This practical guide to culturally responsive teaching practice in the tertiary sector is designed to support kaiako (teachers) to reconfigure the teacher/learner dynamic and question old habits, with a view to embracing kaupapa Maori and diversity. Step by step, 'Nga Hau e Wha o Tawhirimatea' explores core Maori values that can be used to enhance kaiako effectiveness and relationships with students - Maori and non-Maori alike - including: Manaakitanga - Ethic of care Whanaungatanga - Relationships Kotahitanga - Unity Rangatiratanga - Student agency and leadership Working at their own pace, kaiako can engage with Maori students and stakeholders to co-develop learning outcomes, processes and assessments that support student success in the tertiary environment. 'Nga Hau e Wha o Tawhirimatea' can be used in a cycle of reflective practice, drawing on past experience and feedback from colleagues and community to develop cultural competence and confidence in tertiary learning spaces.