The future of Māori tertiary education

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This paper, from 2006, examines the educational needs of Māori and the ability of the system to meet these needs.

Some tough questions:

Pākehā-specific education has been the norm for over 100 years. Is there a need for education specific to Māori and why is culture important in education?
What proof do we have that culturally sensitive education improves academic performance?
What is valued in education for Māori and for non-Māori?
Why do economic and social factors interact with educational significance ultimately resulting in the unequal allocation of resources and limiting access to a reasonable standard of living?
What is the effect of a Māori perspective on education? What is a Māori perspective and is this perspective unique to Māori?
What are the aspirations of Māori for their own education? Will Māori be permitted to decide their own curriculum without intervention from the educational; authorities. Who should say what is appropriate?

Social justice considers what is fair and what is unfair.

What can we expect from the Treaty of Waitangi?
What can we expect from the moves within government to eliminate race-based programs when all of our entitlements come under the terms of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Everyone seems to agree that multiculturalism is good and so why are Māori seeking a system of education that addresses their particular needs?
What will the current trend within government to eliminate race based programs do for Maori education?
What is the future?

Professor Gary Raumati Hook

From a guest lecture given to Treasury on 26 September 2006.

You can find more information about this lecture and download the paper from the publications section of the Treasury website.

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