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Engaging Pacifica LearnersDesigning Courses for All Our Learners Edward Flagg, Ph.D. Diana Ayling edward [email protected] [email protected]

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Theoretical Foundation I

Brian Evans, M.ed. (2011)

“This study explored the most effective methods of supporting Pacific boys in their secondary education and investigated what teaching practices lead to success.”

“e research specifically sought to identify what causes achievement in the classroom” (p.ii, both quotes)

Retrieved 3/2/12 from: http://unitec.researchbank.ac.nz/handle/10652/1734

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“…it [is] the the nature and quality of the relationship between teacher and student

which drives achievement…” (p.83, underline mine)

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Theoretical Foundation II

Dr ‘Ana Hau‘alofa‘ia Koloto, ‘Alisi Numia Katoanga, and Lepeka Unafei

Critical Success Factors for Effective Use of e-learning by Pacific Learners 2006

What is ‘Pasifika pedagogy’?

“An integration of teaching and learning methods that are informed by and validate Pacific values, worldviews, knowledge, and experience” (p.3)

Retrieved 09 February 2012 from: http://akoaotearoa.ac.nz/project/te-pane-takiao/resources/pages/critical-success-factors-effective-use-e-learning-pacific-lea Thanks also to Herewini Easton for sharing this resource

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Validating Pacific values, worldviews, knowledge, and

experience

Good teaching and learning practices for Pacifica students:

These may include but are not limited to:

•peer teaching and learning and group work

•experiential teaching strategies — using and validating students’ experiences, including practical hands-on experience; and illustrating points of discussion with real- life experiences

•incorporating Pacific models, symbols, metaphors, and visual aids into lectures and teaching

•participatory and student-centred teaching methods, including free-and-open discussion

•teaching strategies that engage both the mind (cognitive intelligence) and the heart (emotional intelligence). (p.4)

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Facilitation Issues II

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Designing a Unit Standard for Pacifica

EngagementReview PC/LO for US 2927 (#1),

old-fashioned assessment (#2) more engaging facilitation & assessment (#3)

Review US2927 design planning graphic

Using US9677, design a course in groups that facilitates the engagement of Pacifica students

Share work accomplished so far with larger group

Share issues that have arisen

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Issues for further study and contemplation

How do we a create a positive learning environment?

How do we teach with a positive attitude every time?

How do we recognise cultural diversity?

What does regular home contact mean at the tertiary level?

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