EDUC 360 : Treaty Politics in Education
Education and Social Work
2023 Semester Two (1235) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This paper is all course work and no exam. You have an opportunity to explore a range of Tiriti topics and dimensions (discussed further below) in a supportive environment. You do not need to have prior Tiriti knowledge to enjoy this course. The regular writing tasks throughout will help guide you through the readings and main ideas presented – plus they are good preparation for the final essay and seminar. The essay and seminar provide a format for you to apply what you have learned from the course to your chosen community, and we provide plenty of support for you to achieve this. We look forward to working with you.
Topics covered in the course include:
- Māori-Pākehā relations leading to He Whakaputanga/the Declaration of Independence
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Contexts and texts
- Te Tiriti and whakapapa
- Theorising te Tiriti - An ethics and politics of relationality
- Be(com)ing tangata tiriti
- Biculturalism and multiculturalism in Aotearoa-New Zealand
- Te Tiriti and education policy
- Te Tiriti in action: The SOUL/Ihumātao Campaign
- Te Tiriti in action: A Curriculum Programme Resource
- Te Tiriti in action: Hohi 1816 - A board game about NZ's first school
- "I really enjoyed this course and feel honoured to have been part of it. I don't think I've ever experienced a class that created such a great environment. It felt supportive and collaborative, and created a safe place for us to test our ideas and explore material." – 2021 student
- "Having such a well structured course was extremely helpful for my learning as I was aware every week of what was expected of me and how I could advance onto the next topic of inquiry. Having constant support also helped me to not get overwhelmed by the content or get lost at any point." – 2020 student
- "The quality of pedagogy in his course has likely been the best I have experienced in my four years at university. Each class felt less like a lecture than it did an insightful discussion, in which we could actively partake as the learners. I felt that the assignments were particularly effective in giving us the freedom to explore Treaty concepts which we were genuinely passionate about, which made the course highly engaging." – 2019 student
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Gain content knowledge about the historical and social context of the Treaty of Waitangi. What were the social forces at work nationally and internationally which led to the Treaty? What were Maori aspirations for a relationship with Britain? And what are the differences between the Maori and English text versions of the Treaty? (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Critically examine the development of the Treaty of Waitangi as a forcein ‘political’ and ‘policy’ discourses in New Zealand both social and educational. How, in what forms, and with what level of efficacy has the Treaty become part of our social and educational frameworks? (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Critically analyse other social and cultural positions in relation to theTreaty. What might the relationship between biculturalism and multiculturalism be? (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Short responses | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Critical reading responses | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Seminar and essay | 45% | Individual Coursework |
| 3 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||
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| Seminar and essay | ||||||||||
Workload Expectations
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
There is no required textbook for this course. A range of articles and course materials will be provided through Talis, the University’s online reading list management system.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Results from the 2022 SET were not available when this Course Outline was produced. However, EDUC 360 consistently receives 100% satisfaction from students who complete the course evaluations.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.