Critical Thinking — Te Whakaaro Māramatanga
Sharp Minds, Strong Decisions
📚 Lessons / Ngā Akoranga
He aha te Whakaaro Māramatanga?
Introduction to critical thinking in Te Ao Māori & Pākehā contexts. Whakataukī analysis and defining critical thinking.
Tika, Hē, me te Pono
Identifying bias, fake news, and credible sources. NZ headlines about Matariki as case study.
He Tātai Whakaaro
Recognising logical fallacies in arguments. Analyse NZ political speeches and advertisements.
Te Ture me te Whakatau
Applying ethical frameworks to real dilemmas. "Should NZ ban single-use plastics?"
Te Pakirehua
Socratic questioning & problem-solving. "The Mystery of the Missing Moa" investigation.
Te Arotake i ngā Kōrero
Argument mapping & persuasive techniques. Māori wards in local councils case study.
Hei Whakatau Tikanga
Collaborative problem-solving. Allocate a $10,000 grant using whanaungatanga principles.
Te Whakamātautau Whakaaro
Critical Thinking Challenge: Analysis of current NZ issues (vaping, climate policy).
📄 Resources / Ngā Rauemi
📝 Handouts
🛠️ Digital Tools
🌿 Key Māori Concepts
📋 Curriculum Alignment
NZC Level 4 — Social Studies / Tikanga-ā-Iwi
- Understand how people make decisions about access to and use of resources
- Understand how the ways in which leadership of groups is acquired and exercised have consequences
- Understand how people participate individually and collectively in response to community challenges
Key Competencies: Thinking, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing
Values: Critical inquiry, Respect for evidence, Cultural responsiveness
📎 Unit Resources
Downloadable handouts, worksheets, and materials for this unit.