Social+constructionist+pedagogy



The design and development of Moodle is founded on social constructivism, and benefit Maori and Pasifika learners in the following ways:
 * Learning is holistic and considers what you read, see, hear, feel and touch and tests this against your prior knowledge.
 * Learners actively construct new knowledge as they interact with their environment.
 * Moodle acknowledges that all of us are potential teachers as well as learners (similar to the Maori concept of Ako).
 * Students can learn a lot from viewing the activity of their peers.
 * Knowledge is reinforced when learners use it successfully in their wider community.
 * Learners are encouraged to construct something for others to experience making learning more effective and purposeful.
 * Learners work collaboratively creating a small culture of shared artefacts with shared meanings.
 * This particular learning approach brings learners together and encourages deeper reflection and re-examination of personal beliefs.

in the classroom or when teachers are difficult to approach (Ministry of Education 2006). ||
 * =Moodle features and tools that are likely to enhance learning for Maori & Pasifika learners = ||
 * ===Calendar === || Allows the course administrator to enter events in various categories (user, course and site).The literature examined indicates Pasifka students would benefit from support with course planning and organisation and knowing what is expected and when assignments are due (Ministry of Education 2006). ||
 * ===Chat=== || Allows Maori and Pasifika students to support each other and collaborate together on projects, and this would help build positive learning relationships between learners and teachers. ||
 * ===Forum=== || Allows students to create or contribute to a topic with their own thoughts (also known as bulletin or discussion boards). This is particularly helpful for students who are shy
 * ===Lessons=== || Similar to learning objects, represents a means of delivering formal learning through Q & A sessions drawn from embedded content. ||
 * ===Quiz tool=== || Allows the teacher to design and build quizzes consisting of a variety of question types: Multiple choice, true-false, short answer questions, essay, matching, cloze test, drag and drop. ||
 * ===Workshops=== || Facilitates peer assessment of documents and self assessment activities, and provides opportunities for teachers to manage and grade material. ||
 * ===Journal=== || Enables students to have a personal journal only they and their teacher will be able to access, and assisting students to trace their learning journey through personal reflections, including the successes and challenges encountered. ||
 * ===Glossary=== || A location to list definitions for the course and creating highlighted hyperlinks terms within the course. A great learning tool for te reo Maori and Pacific languages where students can develop their own vocabulary list. ||
 * ===Assignments=== || Online and offline assignments can be delivered to students, and they can upload files which teachers can grade online and provide feedback. ||
 * ===Wikis=== || Allows students to create web pages together, and the option of creating their own wiki or a group wikis. Overall, a collaboration tool with great potential for the learning styles of Maori and Pasifika learners. ||




 * ==**How Jason has used Moodle in his school with Maori students and teachers**== ||
 * Course || Purpose || Features ||
 * Tama Ora || Mentoring Year 11 Maori students || * photo profiles
 * text links to NCEA information
 * weekly schedules
 * assessment planners
 * video links to You tube
 * study and revision tips
 * calender
 * quizzes ||
 * Teachers Ka Hikitia || Support the implementation of Ka Hikitia into school wide practices || * Strategies to raise Maori achievement
 * text and web links to Te Kotahitanga
 * video links to teacher and student interviews
 * basic te reo Maori
 * links to Maori language sites ||
 * Te Reo Maori || Support the learning of Te Reo Maori from Year 9 - Year 11


 * currently under development || * Year 9 - 11 Te Reo Maori courses
 * Karakia
 * waiata
 * proverbs
 * vocabulary
 * links to Quizlet flash cards and games
 * links to online language sites ||

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**Te Reo Maori Moodle Course**
@http://125.236.44.135/moodle/course/view.php?id=264

**Teachers Ka Hikitia Moodle Course**
@http://125.236.44.135/moodle/course/view.php?id=30