Persuasive Speech - Maori Education

MAORI EDUCATION

Why should Maori be our only language subject? We as students have a role, and encouragement in choosing this, right? But we don’t. And should we continue having ineffective Te reo Maori lessons? - I’m Victoria; an african american and tongan student, making this speech to get YOU on MY side.

I understand we live in Aotearoa, maori land, but I can argue as a multicultural school we should be able to express our different ethnicities in our work. Learning about Maori history and Maori religion is getting old, and let’s be honest, boring.

We are forced to learn about the Maori culture even if it isn’t our own.  I could speak for several people when I say that I would rather be learning about who I am, than a culture that has totally different beliefs. 

The New Zealand education act in 1989 shows a charter that made a school-system development relate in Maori culture, and provide Te reo maori. But we need a change! And not just to benefit the education of our New Zealand students, but for a wider learning experience.

Learning NEW languages will improve our relationships with peers from out of New Zealand. We can learn to understand them, and even start conversation. This wouldn’t need a fluent teacher like Ms. Whaea Odi. Using the technology we have today, we would be able all that we need. 

So in conclusion, Maori should NOT be our only language focus and we SHOULD have the possible choice of choosing the culture that we want to learn about.

L.I: To write a speech that persuades others to think the way you do.
Preforming my speech to a small group of 3 I can say that I was expressive and very emotive with my speech, trying to get high marks. I gave eye contact, and knew majority of my speech off by heart. I could improve though by slowing down with my words and provoking my voice more.