Lesson Plan: Understanding and Applying Te Whare Tapa Whā in Year 11 PE & Health

Curriculum Context

This lesson plan aligns with the New Zealand Curriculum for Year 11 students, focusing on the Health and Physical Education learning area. Specifically, it emphasizes the hauora perspective integrated within the Achievement Objective A4 of the curriculum: Understanding the ways in which well-being can be promoted and maintained.

Lesson Overview

Subject: Physical Education and Health
Year Level: 11
Duration: 50 minutes
Class Size: 10 students
Learning Outcome: Students will understand the dimensions of Te Whare Tapa Whā and develop strategies to enhance wellbeing in each aspect.
Key Competencies: Managing self, Relating to others, Participating and contributing.

Resources

• PowerPoint presentation on Te Whare Tapa Whā
• Handouts of the Te Whare Tapa Whā model
• Whiteboard and markers
• Internet access for video An Introduction to Te Whare Tapa Whā

Lesson Plan Details

Introduction (10 minutes)

Aim: To introduce the concept of Te Whare Tapa Whā and its relevance to personal well-being.

1. Welcome and Settling In: Greet students and briefly discuss the day's topic.
2. Short Presentation: Use a PowerPoint slide to introduce Te Whare Tapa Whā, explaining its origin and its components:
   • Taha Tinana (Physical Well-being)
   • Taha Hinengaro (Mental and Emotional Well-being)
   • Taha Whānau (Social Well-being)
   • Taha Wairua (Spiritual Well-being)

Activity 1: Group Discussion (10 minutes)

Aim: To facilitate a reflective discussion on each aspect of Te Whare Tapa Whā.

1. Breakout Groups: Divide students into four small groups. Assign each group one dimension of Te Whare Tapa Whā to discuss.
2. Discussion Questions: Provide questions on handouts that encourage students to think about how each aspect affects their daily lives and well-being.

Activity 2: Exploration and Research (15 minutes)

Aim: To research and gather information on strategies to enhance well-being in the context of Te Whare Tapa Whā.

1. Research Task: Each group uses tablets or computers to research effective strategies that enhance well-being for their assigned dimension.
2. Preparation for Presentation: Groups prepare a brief presentation on their findings using the whiteboard and markers.

Group Presentations (10 minutes)

Aim: To share and learn from each group about strategies to enhance well-being across all dimensions of Te Whare Tapa Whā.

1. Presentations: Allow each group 2-3 minutes to present their strategies.
2. Q&A: Facilitate a quick Q&A session after each presentation to clarify and discuss the ideas shared.

Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes)

Aim: To wrap up the lesson and reinforce the session's learning outcomes.

1. Recap: Summarise the key points from each group’s presentation and link back to the overall importance of holistic well-being as depicted in Te Whare Tapa Whā.
2. Reflection: Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply these strategies in their daily lives.
3. Homework Assignment: Assign students to write a short essay on how they plan to improve one aspect of their well-being using the strategies discussed in class.

Assessment

• Oral Presentation: Evaluate group presentations based on clarity, understanding of the assigned dimension, and practicality of strategies.
• Individual Reflection: Review the quality of reflections in the homework essays to assess personal understanding and application potential.

This lesson plan is crafted to suit the educational standards set by the New Zealand curriculum, ensuring relevance, engagement, and effective learning among Year 11 students.