Update and Criteria

Finalizing parts of the criteria. I am going to publish a handy sheet to lay next to the blog to highlight the content and meaning f the PTC. This was cut and pasted into this enrty

Criterion 1: establish and maintain effective professional relationships focused on the learning and well-being of all ākonga.

Cultural competency: Whānaungatanga, actively engages in respectful working relationships with Māori learners, parents and whānau, hapū, iwi and the Māori community

Criterion 2: demonstrate a commitment to promoting the well-being of all ākonga

Cultural competency: Manaakitanga-demonstrates integrity, sincerity and respect towards Māori beliefs, language and culture

Criterion 3: demonstrate commitment to bicultural partnership in Aotearoa New Zealand

Cultural competency: Tangata Whenuatanga-affirms Māori learners as Māori-provides contexts for learning where the identity, language and culture (cultural locatedness) of Māori learners and their whānau is affirmed

Criterion 4: demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning and development of personal professional practice

Cultural competency: Ako-demonstrates integrity, sincerity and respect towards Māori beliefs, language and culture

Criterion 5: show leadership that contributes to effective teaching and learning

Cultural competency: Wānanga-participates with learners and communities in robust dialogue for the benefit of Māori learners’ achievement

Criterion 6: conceptualise, plan and implement an appropriate learning programme

Cultural competency: Ako-demonstrates integrity, sincerity and respect towards Māori beliefs, language and culture

Criterion 7: promote a collaborative, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Cultural competency: Manaakitanga-demonstrates integrity, sincerity and respect towards Māori beliefs, language and culture

Criterion 8: demonstrate in practice their knowledge and understanding of how ākonga learn

Cultural competency: Ako-demonstrates integrity, sincerity and respect towards Māori beliefs, language and culture

Criterion 9: respond effectively to the diverse language and cultural experiences, and the varied strengths, interests and needs of individuals and groups of ākonga

Cultural competency: Tangata Whenuatanga-affirms Māori learners as Māori-provides contexts for learning where the identity, language and culture (cultural locatedness) of Māori learners and their whānau is affirmed.

Criterion 10: work effectively within the bicultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand

Cultural competency: Tangata Whenuatanga-affirms Māori learners as Māori-provides contexts for learning where the identity, language and culture (cultural locatedness) of Māori learners and their whānau is affirmed.

Criterion 11: analyse and appropriately use assessment information, which has been gathered formally and informally

Cultural competency: Wānanga-participates with learners and communities in robust dialogue for the benefit of Māori learners’ achievement.

Criterion 12: use critical inquiry and problem-solving effectively in their professional practice

Cultural competencies: Ako-demonstrates integrity, sincerity and respect towards Māori beliefs, language and culture. Wānanga-participates with learners and communities in robust dialogue for the benefit of Māori learners’ achievement.