Speaker
Description
Discover how Tītītorea, a traditional Māori stick game, can enrich educational settings by promoting physical literacy, cultural understanding, and teamwork. In this 40-minute workshop, educators will gain a brief overview of the game’s cultural origins, followed by hands-on experience in crafting sticks, learning rhythmic patterns, and applying adaptable gameplay suited for diverse age groups and abilities.
Ideal for classroom integration, physical education, and cross-curricular learning, Tītītorea offers a fun, inclusive way to build coordination, cooperation, and cultural awareness.
Summary
This 40-minute workshop introduces Tītītorea, a traditional Māori stick game, as a tool for education. Participants will explore its cultural origins, stick production, practice rhythmic patterns, and learn adaptable gameplay for different ages and abilities. The session highlights how Tītītorea supports physical literacy, teamwork, and cultural understanding, making it ideal for classrooms, physical education, and cross-curricular learning.
| Teaching Context | Non-teaching context (meetings and business sessions) |
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