Instruction
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
only needing 1200 words