ICT linking to the Treaty of Waitangi

Linking ICT to Treaty of Waitangi

Ka Hikitia – Accelerating Success 2013–2017 shows principles of the Treaty of Waitangi which are applied in education. The rights of the Treaty make sure that the position of Māori is considered fairly when policies and funding are developed. There should be equal rights for both Māori children and Pākehā children in using ICT devices.

The Treaty represents the relationship between the Crown, iwi and Māori. The Crown, iwi, hapū and whānau are all responsible for Māori children to achieve education success as Māori.

There needs to be a close collaboration with iwi and Māori groups to raise the performance of the education system. There should be opportunities for whānau, hapū and Māori communities to work together and support Māori children’s learning.

Reference:

Ministry of Education. (2013). Ka Hikitia: Accelerating Success 2013-2017. Wellington, New Zealand.