Maori pedagogical and research principles provide a foundation for an alternative model of Maori schooling that emphasizes empowerment, student-teacher co-construction of knowledge, and the critical importance of cultural recognition. Principles include self-determination, uniqueness of each child, reciprocal learning, home-school relationship, extended family, and collectivist philosophy. Narrative pedagogy, integrated curriculum, and problem-focused methodologies can be used to implement these principles. (Contains 44 references.) (Author/SV)