Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on developing our understanding of leadership by looking at case studies of changemakers: people who make significance change in a community/ country/ or globally.
    Success Criteria: I can/have...
    • explain how laws are made in New Zealand
    • discuss case studies of at least two people who have taken a leap to create a law change which benefits communities
    Activities:
    • How are laws made in New Zealand
    • Case study 1: Dr Huirangi Waikerepuru and the Māori Language Act of 1987
    • Case study 2: the sufferage movement in Aotearoa: Kate Sheppard and Meri Mangakāhia
    Group Task:
    Choose a Trailblazer who interests you. This person must have taken a leap to create a law change which benefits communities. They can be from anywhere in the world. Create a presentation including the following information:
    • who is the person you have chosen? Tell us a little bit about their background.
    • in which country did this action take place? What type of government do they have?
    • what issue did they choose to address? Why?
    • what steps did they take to make a change?
    • identify challenges
    • what law changed as a result of this person's actions and how did this benefit others?
    You will be presenting to the class in week 6.Note: groups of 3 or 4.

     Homework:Ensure that Focus Friday tasks are completed.