Rangiātea case studies and exemplars launched
27 October 2011
Developed in partnership with schools by the Ministry, researchers and expert practitioners Rangiātea is one in a series of tools that provides leaders with materials to strengthen their school’s capacity to support improvements in Māori student achievement.
These tools respond to research and Māori learner experiences that identify that when leaders and teachers engage in culturally responsive practices this has a significant effect on the extent to which Māori learners set and achieve their goals and aspirations.
The Rangiātea case studies and exemplars demonstrate the journey that five New Zealand secondary schools are on towards realising Māori student potential.
The resources consist of downloadable PDF files with summaries and reflective questions that are intended to support leadership teams in discussion and reflection.
The case studies look at the strategies used by school leadership teams and report on the key factors that are contributing towards lifting Māori student achievement in their schools. The exemplars step through how a particular programme has been used successfully in each school. Schools that took part are:
- Western Springs College – individualised monitoring of achievement
- Opotiki College – creating educationally powerful connections
- Hamilton Girls’ High School – Māori student engagement
- Hastings Boys’ High School – pastoral and careers education
- Kakapo College – building relationships
Go to the Rangiatea case studies and exemplars
