Many Ways of Knowing: Mātauranga Māori, Indigenous Knowledge, and Science Education
For generations, formal education has been a tool of colonisation, pushing Indigenous knowledge like mātauranga Māori to the margins. But now, a revolution is brewing in Aotearoa New Zealand! As curricular reforms sweep the nation, a fierce debate rages: Should mātauranga Māori have a place in science classrooms? Critics cry foul, claiming it'll water down "real" science. Supporters argue it's long overdue. Are we on the brink of a groundbreaking fusion of knowledge systems, or opening a Pandora's box of controversy? Join us as we dive into the heart of this electrifying debate that's shaking up classrooms and challenging our very notion of what science can be.
Bios
Kari Moana and Sara are university-based teacher educators and education researchers in UC’s Te Kaupeka Ako Faculty of Education. Their complementary expertise creates a powerful synergy in addressing pressing issues in education. Sara brings her extensive work on reimagining science education for the Anthropocene, critical theories in science education, and science-technology-society studies. Kari Moana contributes deep insights into mātauranga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the decolonisation of education in Aotearoa. Together, they form a formidable team exploring the exciting educational frontiers at the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and science. Their collaborative research uncovers transformative possibilities at this intersection, with a focus on Aotearoa and the broader Pacific region. United by their passion for inclusive, forward-thinking education, Kari Moana and Sara are at the forefront of reshaping how we understand and teach science in a rapidly changing world.
Event
Tuesday 10 September, 8:00pm @Two Thumb Manchester, 352 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central
Also speaking at this location at 6:30pm is Chris Ackroyd
