EYE2004 - Task 3 - Te Whariki Approach

Cirriculum Principles

Empowerment

Holistic Development

Family and Community

Relationships

How is it used?

Strands and associated goals

Strand One: Wellbeing

Strand Two: Belonging.

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Strand Three: Cobtribution

Strand 4: Communication

Strand 5: Exploration.

In terms of its similarity to the EYFS it actually isn't so different.

Whakamana

Kotahitanga

Whanau Tangata

Nga Hononga

The Te Whāriki curriculum does not assess children’s learning and development against pre-set milestones - it encourages teachers to understand what children are trying to achieve, and what is possible. Their assessments are purely about supporting children and motivating them to reach their potential.

How to bring Te Wharhiki into practice: 1. Learning outdoors 2. Pay attention to the emotional environment 3. Use natural resources or junk play

  1. Incorporate both independent and interactive play 5. Messy play 6. Music 7. Drama

The curriculum puts an emphasis on: The Te Whāriki curriculum does not assess children’s learning and development against pre-set milestones - it encourages teachers to understand what children are trying to achieve, and what is possible. Their assessments are purely about supporting children and motivating them to reach their potential.

Te Whariki is a national early childhood curriculum that includes children from ages of 0-4. Children usually go to school on their fifth birthday.

In order to understand and implement principles from the Te Whariki the following key aspects must be considered;

The contextual, cultural and historical features underpinning its development.

The principles, pedagogies and early childhood practice following on from its development and the ways in which some of the peadogogies and early childhood practices might be useful for early childhood elsewhere.