In this clip Māori educators and a Māori
student draw from their own experiences to discuss the concept of identity and
the central role schools play in the identity development of Māori students. They propose that it is important that the knowledge
Māori students have, about who they are and where they come from is
acknowledged and valued within the school setting.
Additionally the
interviewees encourage teachers and leaders to provide Māori students with
opportunities to explore, better understand, share and strengthen their
identity so that they can achieve education success ‘as Māori’.