Teachers PLD: Dawn Raids and protest in Aotearoa
Join us for our new workshop, Dawn Raids and Protest in Aotearoa, where we delve into the poignant history that has only recently be told. This workshop is a call to educators to bring to light the stories of the Dawn Raids – a time that demands remembrance and understanding.
Tue 5 Nov 2024, 9.30am–4.00pm
Hīnātore, Level 4
$75 + GST
In this workshop, our facilitators will:
Understand and Reflect: Take this opportunity to honour the memories of those affected by the Dawn Raids and engage in meaningful reflection.
Unpack History: Explore the complex layers of this uncomfortable past to foster a deeper comprehension among your students.
Make It Relevant: Learn how to connect these historical events to the present, making them relevant and resonant for ākonga today.
This workshop is not just about looking back; it’s about moving forward with a greater awareness and a commitment to inclusivity and understanding. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to help your students explore the multifaceted narratives of our history. Engage, Educate, Empower – because understanding our past is the key to shaping a more inclusive future.
Morning tea will be provided, along with free parking in the Te Papa car park – details will be sent out two days before the workshop.
Your facilitators for this course
Laura Jones
Laura has worked in the museum education sector for over eight years. Engaging audiences and deepening narratives using art and objects is her passion.
Previously, Laura has taught in schools in Cambridge, London, Barcelona, and Wellington, where her interest in art and object-based learning began.
She has a degree in English and Art History, and Postgraduate qualifications in both Education and Museum and Heritage Studies.
Laura loves to help people develop personal connections with art and discover the power of objects to explore critical ideas and narratives. She is passionate about helping teachers and museum professionals engage with museums in creative ways to open up the museum space for challenging conversations.
Mero Rokx
Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tai, Ngāti Ira
Mero has worked across the education sector, from ECE to tertiary level teaching, for over 15 years and joined the Te Papa learning team at the start of 2024 as one of the Kaupapa Māori Learning Specialists.
Mero is passionate about te ao Māori and carries with her a holistic approach to delivery where manaakitanga and whanaungatanga is fundamental to all of her interactions. She generously shares authentic mātauranga gained through both lived and learned experiences and having moved to Wellington from Te Tairāwhiti, works to curate programmes that have a strong focus on kaitiakitanga.
Mero is guided by the whakataukī, “horahia e Matariki ki te whenua, te māramatanga mō te motu e” placing significance on the mauri that exists between land and sky.