Mātauranga Māori Evaluative Quality Assurance (MM EQA)

In 2010, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) released for public comment, a proposed model for the quality assurance of mātauranga Māori qualifications and programmes of study.  As a result, a consultation summary report was published which proposed further work including; further model development, and a trial and evaluation with selected TEOs. 

Since that time, work completed includes:

In June 2011 the NZQA Board approved the overarching policy framework, initial evaluative tools and the process for awarding the mātauranga Māori quality assurance mark to an approved mātauranga Māori programme of study.

The tools are described as being “initial” as on-going improvements are expected as part of NZQA’s on-going commitment to working closely with Māori and the education sector.  This will be critical for ensuring NZQA has an authentic, credible and robust system for quality assuring mātauranga Māori qualifications and programmes.