Indigenous Practice

Students will be required to complete the following assessment

Reflective Assignment 20%
Reflective Assignment 20%
Mihi 10%
Fifteen minute Power point presentation 50%


Reflective Assignment:
Following each wananga, students will be expected to write a reflection on their learning from the day and will need to refer to at least two of the references from the reference list. One reference will be chosen by the lecturer. 1500 words

Mihi:
During the wananga students will be expected to learn a basic mihi and will have the opportunity to practise this throughout the course. The final day will be an assessment day where the mihi will be used at the beginning of the power point presentation.

Power point presentation:
Students will need to prepare a 15 minute power point presentation. The topic framework will be provided by the lecturer. At least three references from the reference list will need to be applied in the presentation. Assessment will be on:
Presentation
Logic
Structure
Clarity
Depth of analysis
Understanding of key concepts
Linking of material with practice implications

This course draws together considerations for effective social work practice in New Zealand's bi-cultural society. In doing so it considers issues of cultural identity, ethnic relations, power and control as the basis for cross-cultural work with indigenous populations.   Four marae-based wananga will provide the learning context for this course. The course is designed in line with the Core “Competency to Practise with Maori” standards of the Social Work Registration Board and assessment will be both practice and theory based.

Objectives
• To develop increased understanding and response to Aotearoa New Zealand as a Treaty-based society
• To develop a critical analysis of historical outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand and the implications for working with its peoples in a Treaty-based society
• To develop an increased understanding and skill for responding to indigenous peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand
• To develop an increased understanding and skill for responding to other peoples in Aotearoa New Zealand
• To develop an understanding of whānau ora and a practice orientation for working with whānau at policy and practice levels
• To develop an understanding for working with whānau, hapū, iwi and other Māori communities at policy and practice levels
• To learn a range of protocols for meeting with whānau, hapū, iwi and other Māori groupings and individuals in both informal and formal settings.