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Maren Tahata (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato-Tainui), The University of Auckland Māori students remain underrepresented in STEM fields in Aotearoa-not due to lack of ability or interest, but because the education system often fails to reflect Māori identities, values, and ways of knowing. This research explores how culturally responsive science teaching can…
View projectCultivating Science Possible Selves: Culturally Responsive Strategies for Māori Student Success in STEM Education
Maren Tahata (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato-Tainui), The University of Auckland
Māori students remain underrepresented in STEM fields in Aotearoa-not due to lack of ability or interest, but because the education system often fails to reflect Māori identities, values, and ways of knowing. This research explores how culturally responsive science teaching can support Māori students to develop strong science identities and envision their “science possible selves” for students who aspire to work in STEM careers and those who will use science to inform their daily lives.