Haerenga ako | Your learning journey

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Over this 12-week micro-credential, you'll engage with the kaupapa, kaiako and your peers through lectures, tutorials, facilitated kōrero and reflective journalling. Read on for more information about each part of the learning journey: 

Data about iwi Māori vs Data by iwi Māori 

• In the first three weeks, we'll introduce key concepts iwi data concepts and its context. 

• You'll create a written analysis which explains the differences between the two types of data. To support the analysis, you’ll also create an infographic, illustration or slide. 

• By the end of this component, you'll be able to analyse the distinction between data about iwi

Māori and data by iwi Māori in Aotearoa contexts. 

• Shifting iwi data narratives – from deficit to strengths-based  

• In the next two weeks, we’ll start exploring narratives about iwi data 

• You’ll critique narrative approaches in an online discussion with your peers and reframe a narrative from deficit to strengths based. 

• By the end of this component, you'll be able to critically evaluate how iwi data narratives are constructed. You’ll also be able to design strategies to reframe deficit/dependency narratives into strengths-based iwi narratives. 

Data by iwi and its tikanga 

• In the next two weeks, we’ll explore how iwi create and transmit knowledge (data by iwi). We’ll also talk about tikanga for these types of data, and ethical considerations. 

• You’ll give a presentation about an iwi data and its tikanga and ethical use considerations for an iwi data. You’ll also reflect on ethical considerations and kaitiakitanga responsibilities connected to iwi data. 

• By the end of this component, you'll be able to identify and interpret iwi cultural items as data and critically evaluate tikanga and ethical considerations involved in their use.  

• Applying and critically appraising Te Whata as a platform to respond to iwi data priorities and aspirations.​​​