What is the meaning of kohanga reo?

/ (kɔːˈhɑːŋɑː ˈreɪəʊː) / noun. NZ an infant class in which the lessons are conducted in Māori.

Why is kohanga reo important for the Maoris?

Māori came from all over the country to see the first, which opened at Pukeatua, Wainuiomata, in April 1982. The essence of Te Kōhanga Reo was to bring the elders who were fluent speakers together with their mokopuna, the preschool generation, and the parents, following the Māori model of whānau development.

When did kohanga reo start?

1982
Early in 1982, the Department of Maori Affairs established a pilot Kohanga Reo in a suburban area of Wellington. “The Te Kohanga Reo programme is designed to stimulate growth of Maori whanau centres that offer the best child care in an environment of Maoritanga where Maori is the language.”

Who wrote Te Aho Matua?

Kura Kaupapa Māori
The introduction of the English translation of Te Aho Matua3 states that: Presented in the Māori language, Te Aho Matua has been written by the pioneers of Kura Kaupapa Māori as a foundation document for their kura.

Who created kohanga reo?

Early in 1982, the Department of Maori Affairs established a pilot Kohanga Reo in a suburban area of Wellington. “The Te Kohanga Reo programme is designed to stimulate growth of Maori whanau centres that offer the best child care in an environment of Maoritanga where Maori is the language.”

What is Hikitia?

INTRODUCTION. ‘KA HIKITIA’ MEANS TO STEP UP, TO LIFT UP OR TO LENGTHEN ONE’S STRIDE. IT MEANS STEPPING UP HOW THE EDUCATION SYSTEM PERFORMS TO ENSURE MĀORI STUDENTS ARE ENJOYING AND ACHIEVING EDUCATION SUCCESS AS MĀORI.

What is Te Kōhanga Reo?

Te Kōhanga Reo focused on total immersion in Māori language and values for preschool children.

What is the Waiwhetū kōhanga?

Set up in 1982, the Waiwhetū kōhanga was one of the first in the country. Archives New Zealand – Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Reference: AAMK W3495 Box 31 31G. Enabling the adults involved to extend their language and cultural learning, and develop other needed skills such as administration and management, was a major aspect of the movement.

When did 80 kōhanga reo become a licensed childcare provider?

By May 1984, 80 kōhanga reo had met the childcare regulations standard and had been licensed by the Department of Social Welfare. This made them eligible to receive capitation grants and fee subsidies.

What was Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi asked to do?

Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi was asked ‘to take responsibility to move [kōhanga reo] throughout the country and work with the trustees’ (of whom she was one). She describes the policies of the trust as: