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TimingProvided in Māori - atappropriate levels for Māorispeakers and non-MāorispeakersRegular - not one offs, with atleast part of it delivered duringschool timeBe based on good research forappropriate learning in a qualityMāori learning environmentDelivered over a period of a yearNew learning would be delivered inthe holidays, but practice andreview would take place in theschool.Teachers bonded and realisticallyscheduled in for at least 3 years.Resources Appropriate for Māori-medium -especially WharekuraTeachers can access any kind ofresource, info, activity and createwhat ever they need to there andthenNetworkingProvidersFundingEvaluateeffectivenessRecognition ofachievementRegularopportunities totake time out ofschool forprofessionaldevelopmentFacilitateprofessionaldiscussionsProvide opportunities to networkwith other teachers and observeand share practiceFacilitators should be qualifiedexperienced professionals, whounderstand the situation they areworking in - have localknowledgeInvolve teachers nationwide.Kura and immersion units in aregion would share priorities anddevelop training to address thoseprioritiesFully fundedEvaluate the effectiveness for thestudent as well as teacher.Formal recognition of achievementthrough a qualification.At 5 years to have an opportunityto get out of kura and onto a fullyfunded professional developmentprogramme to re-inspire, reenergise.Being able to send more than oneteacher to a professionaldevelopment programme so thatthey can have professionaldiscussions togetherQ20 What language would you prefer professional development programmes to bedelivered in? Why?53