Kaiako strengthening children’s knowledge and use of languages and symbols.
Tōku reo tōku ohooho, tōku reo tōku māpihi maurea
My language is my awakening, my language is my treasure
What does oral language & literacy refer to?
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes to communicate, create and express meaning using language symbol systems, including first and additional languages, emergent literacy and various forms and functions of literacy.
How is oral language and literacy approached in Kōwhiti Whakapae?
Four whakataukī/ whakatauākī ground and shape oral language and literacy capabilities and related practices. Each highlights elements of oral language and literacy that are significant from te ao Māori world views.
Developing strong oral language and literacy capabilities in early childhood is associated with children’s later educational success and their ability to contribute positively to their community and society.
Children understanding cultural and social literacy forms and their uses, retelling and creating stories, and critically exploring diverse perspectives in texts.
