HSHS811 – Transformation Praxis in Postcolonial Aotearoa New Zealand
Module code
HSHS811
Module title
Transformation Praxis in Postcolonial Aotearoa New Zealand
Prescription
This module creates a learning community where students will be challenged to critically examine and extend their knowledge of Kaupapa Maori and postcolonial theories and to articulate and apply either a Kaupapa Maori or a postcolonial personal praxis
Programmes
- HS1102
- HS1103
- HS1701
NZQA Level
Level 8
NZQA Credits
30
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 300
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Critically examine major Kaupapa Maori and postcolonial theories
2. Make a robust link between Kaupapa Maori and postcolonial theories to health and social practice settings
3. Engage in reflexive process linking theory and practice
4. Develop a transformational praxis - Content
- - Kaupapa Maori Theories
- Postcolonial theories
- Treaty based practice
- International models
- Challenges to the implementation of Kaupapa Maori and postcolonial models of practice
- Issues of power and dominance in practice settings
- Critique of traditional western models of practice and leadership
- Praxis - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods will involve theoretical and online sessions including tutorials, workshops, group activities, discussion, independent learning, and assignments.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Required Text:
An extended reading list will be supplied by the lecturer at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
