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teach the language within the context of its epistemology (whakapapa). The effect is that the learning of the language is a vehicle for personal growth and the development of Māori cultural competency. The programme begins from elementary te reo Māori and can progress up to level 4 if learners require, although for the majority, levels 1 and 2 are sufficient. Recent significant changes: Previous quality assurance history: Funding placement reductions from the Tertiary Education Commission have significantly reduced the number of learners enrolled. The Society is aware that this may impact on its long-term viability. The Society was last quality assured by NZQA by audit in 2008. The audit found that the Society met all but one requirement of QA Standard One, the quality standard then in force. The requirement not met related to physical and learning resources, specifically an expired building warrant of fitness. However, during this EER the evaluation team sighted a current building warrant of fitness. 2. Scope of external evaluation and review The agreed scope of the external evaluation and review was twofold: • Governance, management, and strategy • Te Reo me ona Tikanga Māori course. For this report, governance, management, and strategy was a mandatory focus area. Te Reo me ona Tikanga Māori was selected as a focus area as it is the only programme offered by the Society. 3. Conduct of external evaluation and review All external evaluation and reviews are conducted in accordance with NZQA’s published policies and procedures. The methodology used is described fully in the document Policy and Guidelines for the Conduct of External Evaluation and Review available at: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/registration-and-accreditation/externalevaluation-and-review/policy-and-guidelines-eer/introduction/ The external evaluation and review team comprised an external lead evaluator and a second external evaluator. The team visited the Society on 15 February 2011, and in a whānau hui met with: 4
• An iwi representative supportive of the Society (not a Society member) • A Ministry of Social Development employee (also a Society member) • Two former students (one now an employer of graduates) • Four current students (two of whom are student representatives on the Society) • Two society members and kaumātua • The chief executive. In addition, the evaluation team also met separately with the chief executive and contacted (by telephone) three external people to triangulate evidence received through hui. Te Pae Ako i te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori Incorporated Society has had an opportunity to comment on the accuracy of this report, and submissions received have been fully considered by NZQA before finalising the report. 5
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