Explore family beliefs, values, and expectations
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Explore Pacific perspectives on inclusion’
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Differing perspectives of inclusion
Differing perspectives of inclusion
Parents and family may have different perspectives on disability, inclusion, and accessing learning support for their children.
Take time to understand:
- values and beliefs about disability and inclusion
- personal experiences of learning
- hopes and dreams for their child
- fears and anxieties
- expectations around support for learning.
Understand Pacific contexts
Understand Pacific contexts
Consider the varied expectations that Pacific learners balance alongside their school work, in their roles and responsibilities connected to church, sports, or social groups
Involve communities in schooling
Involve communities in schooling
Ainslie Sauvao shares how the concept "It takes a village to raise a child" has been a key notion behind the successes she has seen in her school.
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Build effective partnerships
Build effective partnerships
We are true partners when:
- you listen to what I have to say
- you acknowledge my intelligence
- you want to learn more about my ways
- you don’t judge me
- you engage me in genuine dialogue
- we make decisions together
- you show that my child matters to you
- you include my experience, knowledge, and viewpoints with yours.
Source: Partners in learning: Parents voices (ERO, 2008) (opens in a new tab/window)
Useful resources
Useful resources
Understanding special education from the perspectives of Pasifika families
Read time: 101 min
This report identifies: the strengths of current service provision, barriers to accessing special education services for Pasifika students; and the extent to which cultural perspectives on disability and special education and the low numbers of Pasifika professionals affect engagement and satisfaction with special education services for Pasifika families.
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Develop cultural capabilityShow suggestions for Develop cultural capability
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Know your Pacific learnersShow suggestions for Know your Pacific learners
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Establish reciprocal relationships with familiesShow suggestions for Establish reciprocal relationships with families
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Build community networksShow suggestions for Build community networks
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Build a culturally responsive environmentShow suggestions for Build a culturally responsive environment
