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The lesson is developed for teaching a Maori unit of work, which is multi-layered (Integrated Curriculum). A Global perspective is implemented to allow the diverse range of student – like in a New Zealand context – to engage in a meaningful way. It includes Maori culture (indigenous people of New Zealand) and the students are challenged to research the heroes and heroines from other cultures. Students are prompted to compare the different heroes of Maori and other cultures (Venn diagram). The different categories of heroes are touched on. The lesson progressed, asking students to identify, not only the traits of their heroes but also the heroic characteristics in their own lives. For example, resilience could be an identified trait of the student. The student is asked to research how resilience or strength are developed for young people. Lastly, the students are asked to type up a strategy on how they could develop their own traits associated with heroism. Just to complete High School is a great accomplishment! See the Haki Te Tuna story (eel/freshwater fish) which explains the barriers (dangers and distractions) in the booklet. The story depicts an eel (high school student) who has to navigate its path through the Waikato River (NZ) to reach the sea (wide world after completing High School).
There are many barriers – students are asked to identify those barriers (e.g. drugs, the influence of friends, family relationships, and more). Students are also prompted to consider their model for Health. The Maori model Te Whare Tapa Wha has 4 significant walls, Family, Spiritual, Mental, and Physical. The question to students is “What are the 4 x necessary walls for your Health. Students have indicated in the past ideas like Money, Food, Sleep, Social Media, and more as essential walls (support). Students have to make a simple sketch of a building and label these substantial walls in their lives. The lesson concludes with a game of Minecraft, namely Superheroes (fun component).
KEYWORDS:
Heroes, heroines, global citizenship, culture, Maori, diversity, New Zealand, Venn Diagram, traits, resilience, strategy, Haki Te Tuna, eel, barriers, poster, Te Whare Tapa Wha, Health, mental health, spiritual, mental, wellbeing, Hone Heke, Aubrey Cosins, Thomas Edison, Nelson Mandela, Joan of Arc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Tuahangata (Heroes) – Page 3
Tuawahine (Heroines) 3
THE LESSON IN ONE PARAGRAPH: 3
CONCLUSION: Fun activity to wrap up the lesson: Minecraft game – SUPERHEROES (BECOME EPIC HEROES & VILLAINS WITH POWERS!) 3
INTRODUCTION 8
INSTRUCTION: Compile your work in a Google doc. Share it with your teachers 8
Example of a hero: Aubrey Cosens 8
HERO TRAITS: NELSON MANDELA (SOUTH AFRICA) 13
Examples: 21
Building Resilience in Children – 20 Practical, Powerful Strategies (Backed by Science). 27
AN INSPIRING REAL LIFE STORY: Developing Resilience 27
Overcoming and Growing From Setbacks 27
Examples: 29
TE WHARE TAPA WHA MODELS: 32
Additional heroin you could consider: Joan of Arc 34
Teachers notes: 35
KEYWORDS: 36
About the teacher Page – 37
Venn diagram: Similarities heroes, heroines, Maori Legends/H/H and myself. See Hone Heke, Nelson Mandela, Aubrey Cosins, and Myself. CREDIT: W Van Zyl
Remember the models we discussed? See the copy to refresh your memory. Shown is the model of a Japanese student, a Pakeha (European) student, a student that believes in science only (belief system), and a Maori student. See the contrasts by comparing the 4 walls of each model. It illustrates the diversity and uniqueness of cultures and people living together in a very diverse society – for example, New Zealand. Think about your personal Te Whare Tapa Wha. What are those important walls you chose for your wellbeing? Use your model in this lesson to design and develop the trait or traits you are focusing on!
TE WHARE TAPA WHA (MAORI MODEL FOR HEALTH)
Credit: https://www.maorimenshealth.co.nz/te-whare-tapa-wha-health-whare/
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