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Which subjectHealth and social care
What age groupCollege
What topicTe Whare Tapa Whā
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Opening Lesson Plan: Exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā

Lesson Overview

Welcome to your Health and Social Care class! Today, we will delve into the Te Whare Tapa Whā model, a holistic framework for understanding health and well-being in the context of Māori culture. This lesson aims to emphasize the importance of a balanced approach to health that encompasses physical, spiritual, emotional, and social dimensions.

Creative Opening Activity: "The Four Walls of Well-being"

Objective

To introduce students to the Te Whare Tapa Whā model through an engaging activity that encourages personal reflection and group discussion.

Materials Needed

Activity Steps

  1. Introduction to Te Whare Tapa Whā (10 minutes)

    • Begin with a brief overview of the Te Whare Tapa Whā model, explaining that it represents health as a wharenui (meeting house) with four walls. Each wall symbolizes a different aspect of well-being:
      • Taha Tinana (Physical health)
      • Taha Hinengaro (Mental health)
      • Taha Wairua (Spiritual health)
      • Taha Whānau (Social health)

  2. Kicking Off with a Personal Reflection (15 minutes)

    • Distribute sticky notes to each student and ask them to take a moment to reflect on each of the four aspects of their own well-being. Instruct them to write down one word or phrase on each note that describes how they currently feel in relation to that aspect. For example, under Taha Tinana, they might write "energised" or "tired".

  3. Building the Wharenui (20 minutes)

    • Have students stick their notes on the large poster or whiteboard, creating a visual representation of their collective well-being. Organize the notes into the four categories, allowing students to see common themes or differences among their peers.
    • Facilitate a discussion about what they observe. Prompts could include:
      • What patterns or commonalities do you see?
      • How do our individual experiences contribute to our collective understanding of health?
      • What might we do to strengthen each of these walls in our lives?

  4. Wrap-Up Discussion (15 minutes)

    • Conclude the activity by reinforcing the importance of harmony among the four aspects of well-being and how they interconnect. Emphasize that understanding and supporting each of these areas is crucial to overall health, particularly in a holistic care setting.

Conclusion

This opening activity will not only spark interest in the Te Whare Tapa Whā model but also provide a foundation for deeper exploration of health and social care topics throughout the course. Encourage students to keep the themes of balance and interconnection in mind as they continue their studies.

Homework Assignment

For further engagement, ask students to write a reflective piece about an area of their well-being they wish to develop, referencing the Te Whare Tapa Whā framework as a guide. They can bring this to the next class for a supportive discussion.

By using this creative opening, you set the stage for an inclusive and engaging exploration of health and well-being that resonates with New Zealand's cultural framework. Enjoy your lesson!