The Council says, “There is growing acknowledgement of racial bias in our education system, especially in relation to Māori learner success. As the professional body for teachers, the Teaching Council is well positioned to begin a conversation around racism with teachers across Aotearoa New Zealand.”
Its vision is, ‘to empower the profession to have safe and productive conversations about racism, that result in greater understanding and changes in behaviour and practice.’
“Unteach Racism recognises that racism is something that is learned and therefore can be unlearned.’ It acknowledges the unique position of expertise teachers have in being able to address this challenge and inspire others to do the same. Unteach Racism will empower teachers to lift the limits that society has placed on children and young people.“
The Teaching Council outlines the aims of Unteach Racism will be to:
On its website, The Teaching Council states, “The project reflects a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This requires the injustices caused by colonisation to be addressed and all New Zealanders to engage in creating a positive future that honour Te Tiriti.
“While many of our diverse learners experience racism, the outcomes for tamariki and rangatahi along with out commitment to Te Tiriti means Unteach Racism has significant relevance in affirming Māori learners as tangata whenua.
“The Council also recognises that we can contribute to tackling this complex problem but we will not be solving it. Racism and its effects are far bigger than this one initiative. We are not the experts but have engaged with experts to ensure that the project is informed by best practice.”
The Council has been working alongside the following organisations:
A range of reseources, including a dedicated website, will be shared by the Teaching Council.
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