The document discusses principles of Pasifika education, including ako (reciprocal learning) and developing trusting relationships between schools and Pasifika families and communities. It also mentions assessing achievement and creating a culture of teaching and learning. Finally, it discusses shifting the minds of Pasifika parents and learning with digital technologies for Maori and Pasifika learners.

1. Anthony Faitaua
CORE Education Te Toi Tupu
Christchurch
Learning with Digital Technology and Pasifika Facilitator
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Pasifika Education Plan Inquiry Model

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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.

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by Michelle Johansson
University of Auckland

5. Designing a Pasifika Education
Plan - Inquiry Model
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RELATIONSHIPS
ASSESSMENT
ACHIEVEMENT
Creating a culture of teaching
and learning

7. Pasifika Education Plan:
Virtual Learning Network
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Shifting the minds of Pasifika parents
Learning with Digital Technologies for
Maori and Pasifika Learners