AKOT231-26YC1 (D) Year C First Half 2026 (Distance)

Saili Matagi - 'Seeking the winds of change in Pasifika Education'

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 9 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 22 February 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 24 May 2026

Description

This course aims to equip Early Childhood and Primary pre-service teachers with an understanding of the key historical, socio-economic, and cultural contexts/events that shape the experiences of Pasifika communities in Aotearoa from diverse perspectives. Pre-service teachers will identify and critically evaluate the contextual factors, professional practices, and pedagogical strategies necessary to enhance the engagement and achievement/learning outcomes of Pasifika students, their families, and communities. Ultimately, pre-service teachers will be encouraged to acknowledge the significant role they have in supporting 'Saili Matagi', the 'winds of change', essential for the success of Pasifika learners in New Zealand's educational wahi ako.

Learning Outcomes

On the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Learning Outcomes:
1. Undertake a critical review of the key historical, socio-economic, and cultural contexts that have shaped the experiences of diverse Pasifika communities in Ōtautahi and Aotearoa.
2. Utilize relevant literature and culturally responsive methods to support the educational needs and goals of varied Pasifika communities, families, and learners.
3. Apply effective teaching models for Pasifika learners dedicated to assisting and serving Pasifika communities and families in Aotearoa.
4. Demonstrate a commitment to enhancing Pasifika students' learning and to being attentive to the diverse cultures, values, languages, and voices of the Pasifika community, parents, and students.

Prerequisites

30 points from 100 level AKOE, AKOM or AKOP.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Intensive Block Course A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 13:00 - 17:00 Rehua 103 Project Workshop
9 Feb - 15 Feb

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Angie Malae

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Quiz 1 20 Feb 2026 5% Teu le va and History of Pacific People
Quiz 2 27 Feb 2026 5% History of Pasifika in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Quiz 3 06 Mar 2026 5% Pacific Practice in Teaching and Learning
Assignment 1 20 Mar 2026 35% Understanding the complexities of Pasifika identity within the context of New Zealand's social and political landscape, through reflection.
Assignment 2 50% Applying Cultural Pedagogies, through case studies. A strengths-based action plan for a Pacific learner, integrating research, Pacific values, and frameworks to address holistic needs. Year 2 - ECE/MM Due Date 14 May 2026 Year 3 : Primary Due Date 19 June 2026

Textbooks / Resources

Required Programme Texts:
New Zealand Ministry of Education. (2017). Te Whāriki: He whāriki mātauranga mō ngā mokopuna o Aotearoa: Early childhood curriculum. Ministry of Education.

Education Council (2017). Our Code Our Standards: Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession. Wellington, NZ: Education Council [Electronic resource, available at https://teachingcouncil.nz/content/our-code-our standards]

Ministry of Education (2018). Tapasā: Cultural Competencies Framework for Teachers of Pacific Learners. Wellington, NZ: Ministry of Education. [Electronic resource, available at https://teachingcouncil.nz/sites/default/files/Tapasa%CC%84.pdf]

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $948.00

International fee $4,263.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Leadership and Professional Practice .

All AKOT231 Occurrences

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