Culture Speaks

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"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

subjects: Maori (New Zealand people),  Academic achievement,  High school students,  Attitudes,  Classroom environment,  Education (Secondary),  Australia & New Zealand - General,  Bilingual Education,  Multicultural Education,  Education,  New Zealand,  Maori (new zealand people), education

Places: New Zealand