Akonga Mäori: A Framework of Study of Mäori Secondary School Teachers and Teacher Education

Abstract

This study proposes a Mäori framework in which to view Mäori secondary teachers' experiences in relation to teacher education. I argue that an akonga Mäori framework based on a kaupapa Mäori theory provides an indigenous perspective on Mäori teachers' roles which in turn, may allow education providers to better engage with Mäori student-teachers in preparing them for their work in secondary schools.