Abstract
Since its publication in 1996, Te Wha-riki. He wha-riki ma-tauranga mo-nga-mokopuna o Aotearoa: Early childhood curriculum, known simply as “Te Wha-riki,” has made a tremendous contribution to the field of early childhood education both in its home country and abroad. In this chapter we present a brief history of the development of Te Wha-riki, a discussion of its distinctive features, its contributions to the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand and to the field of early childhood education. We end the chapter with a critique of the curriculum, but we frame it so as to offer points for consideration to those involved in curriculum development. The authors of this paper present a collaboration of “insider” and “outsider” perspectives. Jenny Ritchie is an early childhood teacher education academic from Aotearoa New Zealand, whose work has focused on supporting early childhood teachers in understanding the expectations contained within Te Wha-riki, in relation to the indigenous language and culture. She writes from the “insider’s” perspective. Cary Buzzelli is a teacher educator whose research has examined the moral dimensions of teaching. He is writing from the “outsider’s” perspective.
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