Alice Patrick Email & Phone Number

Wellington, Nz

I taught in the primary, secondary & tertiary sectors for over 30 years, then worked as a senior policy analyst (TPK); and senior adviser (Min. Education) where I was responsible for the development of Māori language curriculum guidelines 'Te Aho Arataki Marau'. I was also instrumental in the conceptualisation & development of 2 significant multimedia Māori resources for schools/kura – 'Kia Mau' (about the Māori Battalion) www.kiamau.tki.org.nz (for senior secondary) & 'He Reo Tupu He Reo Ora'… Show more I taught in the primary, secondary & tertiary sectors for over 30 years, then worked as a senior policy analyst (TPK); and senior adviser (Min. Education) where I was responsible for the development of Māori language curriculum guidelines 'Te Aho Arataki Marau'. I was also instrumental in the conceptualisation & development of 2 significant multimedia Māori resources for schools/kura – 'Kia Mau' (about the Māori Battalion) www.kiamau.tki.org.nz (for senior secondary) & 'He Reo Tupu He Reo Ora' www.hereoora.tki.org.nz (for reo Māori teaching/learning in primary schools). Currently, I am a Ministry-preferred provider of PD in schools (re te reo Māori) & in kura (re structured literacy).As a contractor, I provide private Māori language tuition; and I write :o reports (incl court reports) & successful proposalso Māori readers for schools (Arahia Books & Reo Tupu series)o website content.TESTIMONIALSAlice has an extremely detailed knowledge of te reo, and an unrivalled infectious enthusiasm for her subject. She is very adaptable, open to suggestions, and able to fit her style of teaching to her audience. She is a highly skilled teacher, ... good at varying her approach and employing different techniques/activities to maintain interest ... , prepared to go the extra mile with her preparation, which is impeccable. She ... obviously enjoys working with people. Jeremy Low (former Parliamentary Officer, Hansard)... I have found her patience, sense of humor and ability to get the message across great. Alice has a way about her, and her teaching, that I particularly enjoy. Ian McKelvie (former MP, Rangitikei)She is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher ... highly skilled in guiding people to ... understanding. In addition to her work with NZSO staff and musicians, she coaches managers ... and the CEO. Her work is outstanding. I would strongly recommend her to any organisation that seeks to improve their reo and tikanga.Chris Blake (former CEO, NZSO) Show less

Wellington, Nz

In this part-time role, Alice helped Wellington and South Island schools with their Māori language programmes - specifically unpacking the Māori language curriculum guidelines 'Te Aho Arataki Marau' and implementing the multimedia resource 'He Reo Tupu He Reo Ora'.TESTIMONIALSAlice's sessions are successful because they are practical i.e. teachers can use them straight away in their classes. In addition, she scaffolds the learning in a way that accommodates all abilities, and… Show more In this part-time role, Alice helped Wellington and South Island schools with their Māori language programmes - specifically unpacking the Māori language curriculum guidelines 'Te Aho Arataki Marau' and implementing the multimedia resource 'He Reo Tupu He Reo Ora'.TESTIMONIALSAlice's sessions are successful because they are practical i.e. teachers can use them straight away in their classes. In addition, she scaffolds the learning in a way that accommodates all abilities, and extends those with prior knowledge. ..... Alice's PD is done in a way that is non-threatening .... . Her teaching style is a strength; she's really high energy and packs a lot in. She knows her stuff .....; she is a role model.Carl McManaway (Teacher, Adventure School, Whitby).Alice is the person I always think about when I am looking for professional development and guidance for myself and for staff. She provides valuable mentorship ... . She is always sincere, patient, engaging, thorough, challenging, clear, nurturing and provides excellent professional leadership ... . He wahine kaha ia.Maria Whiting (Kaiako o ngā tamariki nohinohi me te kaiako mo Te Reo Maori i te Kura o Tapu te Ranga)Alice is a clear communicator and she plans thoroughly. ... I’ve sat through a few PD sessions which almost send me into a deep coma, but with Alice she is engaging, warm and supportive of all students, regardless of where they are with their own learning. Alice Patrick makes you want to sit up and learn!Ailsa Webb (Teacher at Wilford School)Alice is a wonderful, inspiring facilitator ... approachable and friendly ... makes learning fun! Sara Watchorn (Classroom Teacher, Discovery School, Whitby) Alice's enthusiasm and support when teaching Te Reo enables the learner to experiment, make mistakes and take risks. ... Angela Stone (Teacher, Natone Park) Show less

Ministry Of Education , Wellington, Nz

Alice's work as a senior adviser at the Ministry of Education, with responsibility for implementing the ministry’s 4 year strategy around Māori language in schools, included:- the development of curriculum guidelines for the teaching of Māori in English medium settings ('Te Reo Māori in the NZ Curriculum' – now known as 'Te Aho Arataki Marau'), which included nationwide consultation and feedback; - the creation of materials to align with the aforementioned reo curriculum… Show more Alice's work as a senior adviser at the Ministry of Education, with responsibility for implementing the ministry’s 4 year strategy around Māori language in schools, included:- the development of curriculum guidelines for the teaching of Māori in English medium settings ('Te Reo Māori in the NZ Curriculum' – now known as 'Te Aho Arataki Marau'), which included nationwide consultation and feedback; - the creation of materials to align with the aforementioned reo curriculum guidelines, including online lesson/unit plans and a highly successful multimedia resource (Ka Mau te Wehi) for the teaching and learning of Māori in Year 7-8; - the development of the online suite of second language pedagogy resources, Te Whakaipurangi Rauemi; - the creation of professional development pilots (for both primary and secondary teachers of Māori language in English medium schools), and the evaluation thereof; and - responsibility for Māori language advisers in schools (including the creation of professional learning opportunities around second language acquisition).TESTIMONIALSAlice's professional knowledge is extensive due to the various roles she's had ... including teacher (primary and secondary), lecturer (Victoria University), and Senior Advisor Te Reo Maori (Ministry of Education). Alice has always upheld ... a commitment to bicultural NZ.... and has worked tirelessly to advocate for te reo Māori in schools. Rewa Paewai (former coordinator, Reo Māori advisers in schools, Auckland Uni)Alice's ... extensive knowledge of the curriculum and supplementary resources (particularly He Reo Tupu), coupled with her experience in education (including policy), makes her a passionate advocate for te reo Māori. The education and schooling sector need more people like Alice - passionately devoted, high work ethic, personable yet professional, and self-motivated to make a difference for rangatahi.Dee Reid (ex coordinator, Reo Māori advisers in schools, Waikato University) Show less

Lambton Quay, Wellington, Nz

After my long teaching career (in primary, secondary and tertiary settings), I worked as a senior policy analyst at Te Puni Kōkiri where I was involved in research around:- Māori students learning te reo Māori in mainstream;- the quality of teacher training for teaching Māori students; and - Māori language resources in schools. I was also involved in the performance auditing of government programmes – to see if they were making a difference for Māori.

Phd - Re Te Reo Māori In Primary Schools, Applied Linguistics

Te Pīnakitanga, Te Reo Māori

Master'S Degree In Linguistics, Languages

Dip Tesl (Applied Linguistics), Teaching And Learning Of Māori Language

Bachelor'S Degree, French, German, Anthropology, Psychology