Culture speaks
Subtitle: cultural relationships and classroom learning
By: Russell Bishop and Mere Berryman.
Contributors: Berryman, Mere.
Publisher: Huia Publishers
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Wellington, N.Z
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9781869692797
Subjects: Maori (New Zealand people) -- Education (Secondary) -- New Zealand; High school students -- New Zealand -- Attitudes; Academic achievement -- New Zealand; Classroom environment -- New Zealand
Other titles: Culture speaks :
Description: "Professor Russell Bishop and Mere Berryman interviewed a large number of Maori high school students, their families, teachers and school principals. These interviews have produced a disturbing snapshot of the current New Zealand education system. The message is simple and powerful. Classroom relationships are paramount. Disabling professional and personal relationships between teachers and Maori students have a direct negative effect on students' learning." "But the good news from the research is that a professional development programme, Te Kotahitanga, has been developed. This identifies the barriers to educational achievement of Maori and proposes solutions."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-282).