Exploring histories at your service can enhance culturally responsive and respectful environments for whānau, tamariki, and community. 

The three modules in this series are designed to help you: 

• find your 'why' for teaching about histories 
• reveal histories that are hidden in your setting 
• get ideas from an example in another service 
• consider histories in your curriculum design. 

Before you start the modules

The modules are on the Education Learning Management System.

• While you can access the modules as a guest, to get the best experience from the modules you will need an Education Sector Logon (ESL). An ESL enables you to complete the modules at your own pace, save progress, and have a record of learning for professional learning and development.
• You can find further information about How to get an Education Sector Logon at the Education Applications and Online systems website.
• You can download an ECE user request form to complete: Education On-line services access for Early Childhood (.pdf).
• Once logged in (or as a guest) you will need to select the Te Whāriki tile in the Education Learning Management System.

Each module: 

• uses the thinking and reflection you have done in the previous module and are designed to be completed sequentially
• takes approximately 40 to 60 minutes to finish, but you can also complete them in smaller sections to fit your needs
• has some suggestions at the end for discussion with other kaiako on ways you can implement ideas in your setting.  

You might want to keep a notes document for your thoughts to help when you are discussing and planning with other kaiako.