Write an essay explaining the social, political and cultural context in which Te Whāriki was developed. Identify key people and the role they played in the development of this curriculum. Discuss the debates and issues at that time, including the notions of quality and biculturalism, and identify key aspects of the Te Whāriki curriculum that reflect these concerns. Then, compare Te Whāriki with the NZ Curriculum framework for schools (Ministry of Education, 1993; 2007), and with one international early childhood curriculum approach. Discuss how the social, political and cultural context might have influenced the characteristics of each curricula. In your essay, ensure that you ¾ Highlight the way context shapes curriculum ¾ Include discussion of biculturalism and multiculturalism ¾ Include discussion of the notion of quality ¾ Include reference to relevant literature, course readings, and set texts EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION