Abstract:
This thesis presents a reconstruction of some of the components of the 'Hei awhiawhi
tamariki ki te panui pukapuka' (HPP) English oral language enhancement programme.
The reconstruction into te reo Maori is natned 'Te Oro Awhiowhio' (TOA) meaning
the circulating sound. The 'One Hand Approach' (Stock), coupled with phonological
awareness activities comprise the programme. In a case study approach, the
procedures are trialled with tamariki in a kura kaupapa Maori.
This thesis historically contextualises the advent of Kura Kaupapa Maori while
discussing the economic, political and cultural climates that facilitated its emergence.
The case study is located in one small kura, the interest is in the effectiveness of the
procedures as a tool for use to enhance the language proficiency of beginning learners
in Te Reo Maori. Issues of translated assessments are discussed while baseline and
post intervention results of the case study are presented. TOA is a tool developed in
cognisance of the exigencies of Kaupapa Maori theory and methodology.
