This document outlines the author's teaching philosophy, which is centered around concepts like transformation, empowerment, and ako. It discusses theoretical frameworks such as conscientization, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and Te Whare Tapa Whā. Core values of the author's philosophy include tino rangatiratanga, reciprocity, and aroha. The goal is to foster learner-centeredness and develop students' academic skills while upholding educational standards.

1. My Teaching Philosophy
Theory

2. Transformation
khasan. (2007). Butterfly at Tucson Botanical Gardens. Accessed on October 28,
2008, from http://www.flickr.com/photos/zenmasterkha/844305047/

3. Empowerment
Asta. (2007). Keys. Accessed on October 28, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aasta/1335817182/

4. Ako
*narly. (2007). Koru. Accessed on October 28, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/narlyk/1532229685/

5. Te Ara Poutama
J. Moorfield. (2003-2008). Maori dictionary. URL Accessed
on October 22, 2007, from http://
www.maoridictionary.co.nz/index.cfm?wordID=5969

6. Conscientization
Alistair Bird. (2005). Light bulbs. Accessed on October 28, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51046685@N00/43104313/

7. Strengths Model
*Damselfly*. (2007). Strength in my softness. Accessed on
October 28, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dedamselfly/1343711087/

8. Maslow’s Hierarchy of
Needs
Wikipedia. (n.d.). Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Accessed on October 1, 2008 from http://
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchy_of_needs

9. Te Whare Tapa Whā
Te Kete Ipurangi. (n.d.). Health and physical education home. Accessed on
October 29, 2008, from
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/health/curriculum/statement/page31_e.php

10. Te Tiriti o Waitangi
deb sidelinger. (2006). te tiriti o waitangi. Accessed on
October 28. 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/debsidelinger/101506866/

11. Learner-centredness
-ella-. (2007). Learner. Accessed on October 29, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/-ella-/2035660215/

12. My Teaching Philosophy
Values

13. Tino Rangatiratanga
jonathan.aotearoa. (2007). Tino rangatiratanga, Waitangi Day.
Accessed on October 28, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathan-aotearoa/381170007/

14. Reciprocity
phinaphantasy. (2007). Comprehension-Understanding. Accessed on October
28, 2008, from http://www.flickr.com/photos/phinaphantasy/1797951401/

15. Aroha
Babi_Satander. (2007). Love recipe. Accessed on October 29, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49677886@N00/464229946/

16. Awhi
fringuellina. (2007). give me a hug. Accessed on October 29, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fringuellina/1536059950/

17. Manaaki
reya. (2006). fancy a spot of tea love? Accessed on October 28, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/reyaveltman/274452889/

18. Tautoko
Stefan Elf. (2008). A bit of support.
Accessed on October 29, 2008,
from http://www.flickr.com/photos/stefanelf/2773196009/.

19. Whakawhanaungatanga
shutterblog. (2007). "The family is one of nature's greatest masterpieces".
Accessed on October 29, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shutterblog/478897032/

20. Academic Skills &
Standards
pinehurst19475. (2007). Shadows at the Education Building: Wayne
State University--Detroit MI. Accessed on October 29, 2008, from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71288712@N00/367493524/