Lead inclusive practice
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Develop cultural capability’
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It's all about relationships
It's all about relationships
Thinking about success and some key factors for our Pacific learners here in this school is relationships. The relationships between certain students and teachers, especially their subject teachers, is always going to result in some sort of really positive outcome. Whether it's an academic outcome or a sporting outcome or even just a social/wellbeing outcome for our young people.
Reverend Pennie Vaione Otto, Deputy Principal, Manurewa High School
Invite families in
Invite families in
Use inclusive design practices
Use inclusive design practices
The Action Plan for Pacific Education notes that "Pacific learners and families are diverse and have different needs and aspirations. Working reciprocally at a local level to respond to unique needs and aspirations will better ensure that all Pacific learners have great education opportunities and outcomes"
Universal Design for Learning is a people-first framework that helps us plan for diversity. UDL is applied through a thinking cycle that helps us identify and remove barriers to learning and supports the development of inclusive flexible learning environments, rich in supports and options.
Remove harmful practices
Remove harmful practices
The OECD has advised that New Zealand’s prevalent use of streaming, ability grouping and stratification, even at primary level, is a driver of inequity and reduced opportunity to learn (Best Practice for teaching Pacific learners 2019)
Two maths teachers are leading their departments away from streaming towards mixed ability groups.
The impact on the achievement of learners has been significant.
Review their story “Time to raise the gaze” and consider how you could embrace the same approach in your own setting.
While the examples referenced here are mainly with ākonga Māori, the findings are relevant to Pacific learners as well.
Reflective questions
Reflective questions
Consider your responses to these questions.
What actions do they inspire?
- In what ways do you get to know learners and what’s important to them?
- In what ways do you get to know Pacific parents' insights and aspirations for their children?
- How has your knowledge of learners and their abilities and preferences influenced the design of teaching and learning?
- Are there approaches that you usually offer to some students that could be made available to all?
Useful resources
Useful resources
Tapasā
Tapasā is a cultural competencies framework for teachers focused on Pacific learners
Stand Together documentary
Read time: 79 min
Local curriculum in action as students and families from diverse backgrounds work together to ensure they stay engaged in education despite the challenges that COVID presented during 2020
Next steps
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How to use this site
Guide to Index of the guide: Supporting Pacific learners
Strategies for action:
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Develop cultural capabilityShow suggestions for Develop cultural capability
- Uphold Pacific values
- Success as Pacific learners
- Develop critical consciousness
- Lead inclusive practice
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Explore Pacific perspectives on inclusionShow suggestions for Explore Pacific perspectives on inclusion
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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
