Imran, Aryan & Humaam's Maori Language Learning Story

Learners: Humaam, Aryan & Imran    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 27.7.15

Learning Area: iExperience - Maori Language

Learning Observed

During Maori Language week the learners rotated through different experiences to extend their knowledge of Maori words and phrases. Humaam, Aryan and Imran formed a group to work on looking at a range of Maori vocab booklets. They had to look at the pictures and use an iPad app called ‘Pic Collage’ to make a Glossary of new words. The three boys took time to select a text that they all agreed on and then took turns to use the iPad, using an effective system of taking a photo and passing the device on. They were inclusive of each other and understood what they needed to do to be successful. When needed, the group could choose a person to approach the Learning Coach to ask questions and clarify their ideas. They were also able to add additional information to their glossary by figuring out how to embed YouTube clips into their Pic Collage. After asking a question about what noise a particular bird made, they decided to find a YouTube clip that answered their question and included it too.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Aryan, Imran and Humaam were collaborative when completing this task - they had to pool their ideas and justify their thoughts to the rest of the group members (Participating & Contributing and Relating to Others). They were openly curious, as a lot of the words they came across were new and unfamiliar. When a new word was encountered, they showed their wonder and awe by saying “Wow! I didn’t know that!” or sharing with another learner or a Learning Coach - “Did you know…?” (Using Language, Symbols and Text). They problem solved to find an answer to a question that emerged multiple times - What does this bird sound like? - by seeking help and connecting this to their collage (Thinking).

Next Learning Steps

Keep working on compiling new Maori words as part of the Daily 5 in Literacy. Teach another group (or family member) about some of the discoveries that they’ve made. Use Pic Collage to link learning to appropriate videos on YouTube.