NZQA Expiring unit standard 15995 version 4 Page 1 of 3 Title Explain the features of Māori science and a western science tradition Level 4 Credits 3 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the similarities and differences between a Māori science tradition and a western science tradition; develop conclusions that are substantiated by evidence about the nature of the relationship between the two different traditions, and discuss the effects of colonisation on an area of Māori science. Classification Environment Māori > Māori Environmental Practices Available grade Achieved Explanatory notes 1 Local iwi or hapū curriculum aims and objectives form the national standard basis of this unit standard. 2 The context of the inquiries is limited to local rohe or takiwā. Where local rohe are also occupied by a number of other iwi or hapū, the tangata whenua or mana whenua view will take precedence. Other iwi or hapū views should be encouraged in order to enrich and enhance understanding of key Māori science concepts and practices. 3 The definitions of Māori words and concepts in the local dialect must be verified by the local iwi and/or hapū. 4 Descriptions and explanations can be presented in a number of ways that may include but are not limited to: oral presentations; visual presentations; written presentations; whakaari; waiata and haka. 5 An annotated bibliography that supports this unit standard can be obtained from the National Association of Māori Mathematicians, Scientists and Technologists (NAMMSAT). 6 Definitions Māori science tradition refers to a science tradition that was taught, used and practised by Māori. This science tradition is based on the fundamental view that Māori held of the natural world and their place within it. Western science tradition refers to the mainstream science tradition that is taught, used and practised in westernised countries. The foundation of this tradition is steeped in European civilisation. Similarities refer to those areas of knowledge, skill and attitude that are similar in the two science traditions. NZQA Māori Qualifications Services SSB Code 194 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA Expiring unit standard 15995 version 4 Page 2 of 3 Differences refers to those areas of knowledge, skill and attitude that are different in the two science traditions. Colonisation refers to loss of sovereignty by one group to another group. The dominant group inevitably impose their political, spiritual, economic, social and psychological ideologies on the other group. Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Compare a Māori science tradition and a western science tradition. Range key aspects should include but are not limited to key concepts and first principles, the relationship with people and the maintenance of such traditions. Evidence requirements 1.1 Comparison includes three similarities between western science tradition and Māori science tradition. 1.2 Comparison includes differences between western science tradition and Māori science tradition. Outcome 2 Develop conclusions that are substantiated by evidence about the nature of the relationship between the two different traditions. Evidence requirements 2.1 Conclusions are established on the foundation of a western science tradition and a Māori science tradition. 2.2 Explanation establishes the nature of the relationship between the two different traditions. 2.3 Conclusions, substantiated by evidence, are drawn and include an evaluation of the relationship between the two different traditions. Outcome 3 Discuss the effects of colonisation on one area of Māori science. Evidence requirements 3.1 Discussion describes the selected area of Māori science prior to colonisation. 3.2 Discussion describes the short term effects of colonisation on the selected area of Māori science. NZQA Māori Qualifications Services SSB Code 194 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA Expiring unit standard 3.3 15995 version 4 Page 3 of 3 Conclusions describe the long term effects of colonisation on the selected area of Māori science. This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below. Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 28 June 1999 31 December 2015 Revision 2 10 October 2002 31 December 2015 Rollover and Revision 3 12 December 2013 31 December 2016 Review 4 19 November 2015 31 December 2016 Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0166 This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Please note Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Comments on this unit standard Please contact the NZQA Māori Qualifications Services mqs@nzqa.govt.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard. NZQA Māori Qualifications Services SSB Code 194 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016