Provide leadership opportunities
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Building an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment’
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Cultural leadership
Cultural leadership
O le ala I le pule, o le tautua.
The pathway to leadership is through service.
Samoan proverb
Foster buddy systems
Foster buddy systems
When teachers deliberately and positively draw on students’ knowledge and value the diversity of personal experience, it helps to lift student achievement.
Language buddies
Language buddies
If you have more than one student who speaks a Pacific language, buddy them up so that they can interpret for each other.
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Grow leaders
Grow leaders
Provide opportunities for students to talk about what they’re doing, so they feel valued and feel proud of themselves.
Foster student leadership
Foster student leadership
Of Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Maori, and European descent, Arizona Leger advocates for sharing culture, embracing Aotearoa's multicultural youth, and letting young voices be heard.
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Useful resources
Useful resources
Graduate profiles – a vision of future oriented learners
Kia Aroha College uses Te Marautanga for its rationale, principles, attitudes/values, and to develop graduate profiles because it fits with their school philosophy and direction for their Māori and Pasifika students.
Next steps
More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Co-design a culturally sustaining environment”:
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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
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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
- Integrate Pacific languages and practices
- Provide leadership opportunities
- Support English language learners
- Use technologies
