What I've learned about colonial systems and their impacts:
How I benefit from colonial systems and what responsibilities this gives me:
3 specific actions I commit to taking to support decolonization:
How I will amplify Indigenous voices and support Indigenous-led initiatives:
Resources, books, and communities I will engage with to continue my education:
Who will help me stay accountable to these commitments:
Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________
"Decolonization is not a metaphor - it requires real action and ongoing commitment."
Purpose: Support students to reflect on decolonisation principles and make a personal commitment to equitable action.
Students will engage with this resource to build understanding of systems, governance, and civic action in Aotearoa New Zealand, connecting to Te Ao Māori principles.
Decolonisation restores mana, tikanga, and rangatiratanga. This template invites students to see themselves as engaged kaitiaki of a more equitable future.
Differentiation: Provide sentence starters or word banks for students who need scaffold support. Extend capable learners by asking them to find a real-world NZ example connected to this resource. Support ELL students with vocabulary pre-teaching. Adapt for neurodiverse learners by offering choice in how they record their thinking.
Prior knowledge: Best used after the relevant lesson or as an introductory hook. No specialist prior knowledge required.