Cultural considerations in flexible learning Kate Timms-Dean, EDC Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

The international context Historical overview of the New Zealand context Application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) to flexible learning Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

The international context Similar experiences amongst Indigenous and minority peoples around the world, including: Colonisation Oppression Language decline Cultural contraction Resource depletion Farmer_Angel. (2007). Oppression . Accessed on May 22, 2009, from http://www.flickr.com/photos/10260033@N08/965392377/ . Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

Similar experiences amongst Indigenous and minority peoples around the world, including:

Colonisation

Oppression

Language decline

Cultural contraction

Resource depletion

The international context Evidence that supports the idea that these experiences contribute to: Alienation from mainstream, “western” structures and institutions Cultural dislocation and language loss Poor educational attainment Low socio-economic status Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

Evidence that supports the idea that these experiences contribute to:

Alienation from mainstream, “western” structures and institutions

Cultural dislocation and language loss

Poor educational attainment

Low socio-economic status

The New Zealand context Te Tiriti o Waitangi – the Treaty of Waitangi 1840 An agreement between Queen Victoria and M ā ori rangatira (chiefs) Signed in 1840 Two different versions English version M ā ori version deb sidelinger. (2006). te tiriti o waitangi . Accessed on May 22, 2009 from, http://www.flickr.com/photos/debsidelinger/101506866/ . Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

Te Tiriti o Waitangi – the Treaty of Waitangi 1840

An agreement between Queen Victoria and M ā ori rangatira (chiefs)

Signed in 1840

Two different versions

English version

M ā ori version

The New Zealand context The English version Chiefs give sovereignty to the Queen The Queen guarantees the chiefs’ ownership of lands, resources and possessions If M ā ori want to sell land, they must sell to the Queen or her agent M ā ori are given the rights of British subjects Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

The English version

Chiefs give sovereignty to the Queen

The Queen guarantees the chiefs’ ownership of lands, resources and possessions

If M ā ori want to sell land, they must sell to the Queen or her agent

M ā ori are given the rights of British subjects

Political implications of the English version Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

The New Zealand context The M ā ori version Chiefs give complete governance to the Queen The Queen guarantees the chiefs’ full authority over lands, villages and treasures If M ā ori want to sell land, they can sell to the Queen or her agent at an agreed price M ā ori are granted the same rights as the people of England Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

The M ā ori version

Chiefs give complete governance to the Queen

The Queen guarantees the chiefs’ full authority over lands, villages and treasures

If M ā ori want to sell land, they can sell to the Queen or her agent at an agreed price

M ā ori are granted the same rights as the people of England

Political implications of the M ā ori version Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

Application of Te Tiriti to flexible learning The articles of Te Tiriti: Governance Authority Equity Stephen Glauser. (2009). Treaty house @ Waitangi . Accessed on May 22, 2009, from http://www.flickr.com/photos/glauser/3342585195/ . Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

The articles of Te Tiriti:

Governance

Authority

Equity

Application of Treaty articles Governance Consideration of cultural needs in the development, delivery, assessment and evaluation of flexible learning GIALIAT. (2008). warning . Accessed on May 22, 2009, from http://www.flickr.com/photos/gialiat/2159415478/ . Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

Governance

Consideration of cultural needs in the development, delivery, assessment and evaluation of flexible learning

Application of Treaty articles Authority Recognition of cultural property rights Consultation with appropriate cultural representatives in development and delivery of flexible learning -Kerryn-. (2007). Waitangi . Accessed on May 22, 2009, from http://www.flickr.com/photos/kerrynz/381504122/ . Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

Authority

Recognition of cultural property rights

Consultation with appropriate cultural representatives in development and delivery of flexible learning

Application of Treaty articles Equity Equitable access, retention and success in flexible learning Consideration of equity issues in development, delivery, assessment, evaluation and reflection phinaphantasy. (2007). Comprehension-Understanding . Accessed on October 28, 2008, from http://www.flickr.com/photos/phinaphantasy/1797951401/ . Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

Equity

Equitable access, retention and success in flexible learning

Consideration of equity issues in development, delivery, assessment, evaluation and reflection

References Ivison, D., Patton, P. & Sanders, W. (eds.). (2000). Political theory and the rights of Indigenous peoples . Cambridge, Melbourne: Cambridge University Press. Treaty Resource Centre. (2007). Te Tiriti o Waitangi . Auckland, New Zealand: Treaty Resource Centre. Kate Timms-Dean, Otago Polytechnic 2009

Ivison, D., Patton, P. & Sanders, W. (eds.). (2000). Political theory and the rights of Indigenous peoples . Cambridge, Melbourne: Cambridge University Press.

Treaty Resource Centre. (2007). Te Tiriti o Waitangi . Auckland, New Zealand: Treaty Resource Centre.