Being watchful definition
Being watchful means critiquing the very essence of literacy and student support. Precedents exist which enable us to teach students to critique within a context of care and reciprocity. The imperative contained in the words ‘kia hiwa ra’ encourages the practice of critique as a type of vigilance. Kia hiwa ra combines with other key Māori concepts to challenge, fortify and support Māori learners; despite opposition from mainstream critics, practices such as manaakitanga continue to prevail within student learning contexts at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.