March 22, 2015
Shortage of kura teachers chronic
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The chair of Te Runanga Nui o Nga Kura Kaupapa Maori o Aotearoa says the release of a new curriculum will allow Maori immersion schools to tackle some of their other problems, such as a chronic shortage of teachers.
The runanga launched Te Maruatanga o Te Aho Matua at its annual hui this month, replacing the existing New Zealand curriculum for the 70-plus Maori immersion schools.
Toni Waho says the 30 year old movement is coming up against capacity problems as it tries to grow to meet Maori expectations.
" Our shortage of teachers is chronic. Our shortage of teachers that have the quality of te reo Maori and tenacity, savvy and know-how to carry this very important job for our future is one of our priorities " he says.
Toni Waho says the three-year process of developing the curriculum has improved relations between kura and the Education Ministry, and they are working together on ways to support the new curriculum.
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