He Waiū Whenua, He Whakamāhuri Tōtara – From an indigenous base, the sapling [learner] matures

Empowering learners is the theme of this discussion.

Discussion point

This paper presented at the Improving University Teaching Conference (IUT) and is a response to the discussion: 'How we as teachers and researchers address complex problems that improve learning quality to innovative approaches for helping students learn effectively and, research on policy issues, teaching/research links, and diversity issues.'

Authors

Ka'ai, T.M., Moorfield, J.C. & McDonald, J.
Date: 2006

Further information

Find out more about this presentation and download the discussion document from the Univeristy of Otago, School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies' website.

http://eprintstetumu.otago.ac.nz/33/