ACE Conference 2014 Karyn.pdf

Dr Karyn Paringatai is a lecturer at Te Tumu, School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies, University of Otago. She teaches Māori language and performing arts.

Karyn has an interest in pre-european Māori teaching methodology and has been exploring the benefits of learning in the dark in the teaching of performing arts and te reo.

Karyn will share insights on the advantages of removing all electronic distractions from the learning environment and what happens when the learner is plunged into complete darkness.

Workshop participants will also get to try out the methodology for themselves.