Develop critical consciousness
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Develop cultural capability’
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Being critically conscious
Being critically conscious
Critical consciousness involves:
- reflecting critically on the imbalance of power and resources in society
- taking critical action in the pursuit of equity
- disrupting the status quo to address oppression and strengthen equity.
Challenge the status quo
Challenge the status quo
Conscientisation may make us aware, but if we're not going to do anything with that thinking we're of very little help to our students. Resistance is the “doing” following the disruption to our practice on account of the conscientisation.
Adapted from Poutama Pounamu
A personal journey
A personal journey
Decolonising education
Decolonising education
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Reflective questions
Reflective questions
- What have I been doing unconsciously that I need to unlearn or that I need to undo, so that I can be sure that I am supporting Pacific learners to succeed as Pacific learners?
- What are the things that I need to do differently?
- What can I do in order to disrupt the status quo?
Source: Adapted from Poutama Pounamu: Drawing from critical theories (opens in a new tab/window)
Useful resources
Useful resources
Pasifika Learners Context & Connections
In this video Ruth Davidson Toumu’a skilfully and succinctly explains connections and contexts that are critical to the identity and self-efficacy of Pacific learners.
Publisher: Ako Aotearoa
From Good to Great: The 10 Habits of phenomenal educators for Pacific learners
The Full Report includes 11 case studies describing the phenomenal educators involved in the project. It outlines the methodology, which is built around an Appreciative Inquiry approach. It features student talanoa about their experiences with phenomenal educators and introduces the “Ten Habits’ displayed by those educators.
Publisher: Ako Aotearoa
Unteach Racism
Empowering the profession to have safe and productive conversations about racism, that result in greater understanding and changes in behaviour and practice.
Publisher: Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
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