Published: Whatamongo Bay, N.Z. : Cape Catley, 1978. 158 p., [8] p. of plates :

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Te Kohanga (School) Education, Preschool -- New Zealand. Maori (New Zealand people) -- Education (Preschool) Education, Preschool -- New Zealand -- Hamilton.

This challenging book reveals practical ways in which we can give all young children the satisfaction of learning and thus the chance to be equal. It is the story of Te Kohunga, the experimental preschool for Maori children run under the auspices of the Centre for Maori Studies and Research at the University of Waikato. Everyone can learn from it. As well as a background of free play, Te Kohanga deliberately taught four year olds the facts and skills which research showed were necessary if they were not to fall behind at school from the beginning. Chance To Be Equal records the methods, the philosophy and the success.

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