To ensure the survival of the Maori language, and the cognitive advantages associated with bilingualism, Maori medium students need to reach a high level of proficiency in both the English and Maori languages over their time at school. As well as academic success, Maori medium whanau expect their students to gain a level of competence in te reo Maori that enables them to actively engage in authentic Maori cultural contexts. This is crucial as the historical interruption to the intergeneratio...
To ensure the survival of the Maori language, and the cognitive advantages associated with bilingualism, Maori medium students need to reach a high level of proficiency in both the English and Maori languages over their time at school. As well as academic success, Maori medium whanau expect their students to gain a level of competence in te reo Maori that enables them to actively engage in authentic Maori cultural contexts. This is crucial as the historical interruption to the intergeneratio...