Rangahau · Related projects
Despite growing calls for anti-racism in education, many interventions fall short of meaningful impact. This kaupapa Māori project listened directly to Māori students in Northland to document their lived experiences of racism in schools. These insights are now laying the groundwork for an innovative intervention: a virtual reality (VR) simulation that…
View projectCombatting bias in schools: A Kaupapa Māori study into students’ experiences of racism by Māori, with Māori, for the benefit of Māori
Despite growing calls for anti-racism in education, many interventions fall short of meaningful impact. This kaupapa Māori project listened directly to Māori students in Northland to document their lived experiences of racism in schools. These insights are now laying the groundwork for an innovative intervention: a virtual reality (VR) simulation that allows teachers to experience the classroom from the student’s perspective. The ultimate aim? To shift beliefs, behaviours, and institutional norms — creating culturally safe learning spaces where Māori can thrive.
Kairangahau · Researchers
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Dr Maia Hetaraka
Dr Maia Hetaraka
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Dr Jo Smith
Dr Jo Smith
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Dr Frauke Meyer
Dr Frauke Meyer
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Professor Christine Rubie-Davies
Professor Christine Rubie-Davies
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Justice-Te Amorangi Hetaraka
Justice-Te Amorangi Hetaraka