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This course examines the advancement in Pasifika Education in Aotearoa New Zealand. Students will engage with a range of relevant research to critique and analyse Pasifika educational pedagogy, practices and policy formation. This course offers educators deep knowledge of Pasifika epistemologies and perspectives to support their work in schools, tertiary and Early Childhood Centres and those who work in government agencies and the Pasifika community.
1. Examine the historical context of Pasifika migration to the urban settings of Aotearoa/New Zealand.2. Critique and apply Indigenous and Pasifika Educational theories and practices to explore intergenerational dynamics, including those related to gender, cultural maintenance, cultural authenticity, cultural identities, languages and competencies.3. Analyse and critique current themes and advances in Pasifika education.4. Critique indigenous and Pasifika education theorising.5. Evaluate own praxis in different settings using Pasifika epistemologies and methodologies, as well as place-based, post-colonial, and critical theories.6. Develop and apply research skills, including formulation and presentation of research-informed arguments, implications and recommendations.
Subject to the approval of the Head of School
EDEM659
Students must attend one activity from each section.
SStructure of sessions:Friday Session5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 6.45pm Talanoa (lecture and open Talanoa/dialogue)6.45pm – 7.00pm Break for Meaai (food)7.00pm – 8.30pm Talanoa (lecture and open Talanoa /dialogue)Saturday Session:9.00am – 4pm 9:00am – 10.30am Talanoa (Lecture and open Talanoa/dialogue)10:30am – 11:00am Break for meaai /Morning tea 11:00am – 12:30pm Talanoa (Lecture and open Talanoa/dialogue)12:30pm – 1:30pm Break for meaai / Lunch Break1:30pm – 4:00pm Fa’asoaga - Oral Presentation Talanoa sessions will be facilitated and delivered by the EDEM659 team with the inclusion of guest speakers from the Pasifika community during the course. Students will provide own lunch and morning tea but there will be some shared meaai (food) during the course.LECTURE INFORMATION:Lecture/Talanoa 1: Historical context of Pasifika Peoples in Aotearoa (LO 1)• Understanding the historical backgrounds of Pasifika peoples both in New Zealand and in the Pacific.• Exploring Pacific people's narratives of migration to Aotearoa.Lecture/Talanoa 2: Pacific Educational theories and practices (LO 2, 5)• Understanding Pacific indigenous theories and practices in education.• Gaining deeper knowledge of Pasifika cultural contexts and perspectives, contributing to educational success.Lecture/Talanoa 3: Advances in Pasifika Education (LO 3)• What have we achieved as Pasifika people in education?• Critique past and present education policies and strategies designed to advance Pasifika education success.• Develop understanding of Pasifika people’s perspective on education and their aspiration for the future.Lecture/Talanoa 4: Impact of effective leadership practices (LO 4)• Exploring effective leadership qualities and practices that contribute to the advancement of Pasifika students educational success.Lecture/Talanoa 5: Lecture/Talanoa 6: Pasifika research methods (LO 6)• Understanding Pasifika research methods and practices in education• Gaining deeper knowledge of Pasifika research, contributing to educational success
Leali'ie'e Tufulasifa'atafataf Ova Taleni
http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/ http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/
Domestic fee $2,299.00
International Postgraduate fees
* 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 .