Te Whāriki Implementation of a Local Bicultural Curriculum

This webinar looks at the historical context of Te Whāriki, the Early childhood curriculum (2017). It explores in-depth the dual nature of each curriculum strand and supports you to identify what this looks like in your early learning setting.

Overseas trained teachers will gain a deeper understanding of the national curriculum Te Whāriki and culturally responsive teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand’s context. This course also offers a good refresher for kaiako trained in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Time to complete: 40 minutes - 1 hour

“As a Centre Manager I was looking for a webinar that could support all kaiako in my Centre to add to their kete of knowledge, refresh and reflect on Te Whāriki as well as their practices and the local curriculum. Overall a great webinar and as a team in lockdown we have been able to go through and reflect on these questions together.”

Presenter: Raewyn Penman - Regional Education Leader | Kaiārahi Mātauranga ā-Rohe and Senior Lecturer | Pūkenga Matua with Te Rito Maioha

Raewyn has a deep commitment to bicultural practice, curriculum innovation, and empowering kaiako across Aotearoa. With over 40 years’ experience Raewyn brings a rich blend of practical wisdom, academic insight, and cultural responsiveness to her work. Her passion lies in supporting kaiako to engage meaningfully with Te Whāriki, fostering environments where tamariki thrive and teachers feel confident in their practice.