6. Building relationships is the key
Ako (reciprocal learning): This principle means to teach and to learn and emphasises
reciprocal learning. “Teachers and students can take turns in storying
and re-storying their realities, either as individual learners or within a group context”
(Bishop et al., 2003, page 13). The participants in learning share and
value each other’s sense-making processes.
Gorinksi’s (2006) findings are consistent with the research of
others that concludes that the development of trusting and
respectful cross-cultural relationships between school
communities and Pasifika parents and communities can
enhance teaching and learning and empower families.
7. Create opportunities for Pasifika students to
celebrate and excel in their own culture
• Traditional indigenous education and knowledge
• Natural inherent abilities, skills, expertise (Giftedness - Manu Faaea-Semeatu)
• Indigenous Pedagogy – learn by doing, potential based, can’t do it yet
• Fanau, land & natural resources, Languages, Family connections
• Holistic view: physical, spiritual, academic
• Religion, spirituality
• Food
• Cultural practices and beliefs
8. What I can do now, that I couldn’t do 5 years ago
9. What tools / apps are you using to engage your
Pasifika learners?
Click HERE
10. What tools or apps are you currently using with
your Pasifika students?
Possible Writing Process
11. What tools or apps are you currently using with
your Pasifika students?
26. Anthony Faitaua
Core Education
Learning with Digital Technology Facilitator
Pasifika Facilitator
Twitter: @anthonyfaitaua
Blog: Putting the ‘e’ in Pasifika
Email: anthony.faitaua@core-ed.org
