Pululima faifai pea: Establishment of Samoan immersion early childhood education centres and bilingual units in primary and intermediate

Tuafuti, Patisepa

doi:10.15663/wje.v22i4.594

“…We expand on this principle shortly to show how there is potential for the fa'afaletui method to be guided by formal roles while maintaining respectful interactions and relationships. The second idiomatic expression aua le to'ia le va (don't cross the line), emphasizes order in a fa'afaletui to ensure all views and perspectives are respectfully heard (Tuafuti, 2016). We believe that these guiding principles emphasize the relational, collective and formal nature of knowledge construction within a fa'afaletui approach.…”

Section: Fa'afaletui As a Research Methodologymentioning

confidence: 97%

“…From a methodological perspective, this principle of respect works in partnership with the principles of relationality and formality to guide the fa'afaletui method and practice. Tuafuti (2016) refers to two idiomatic expressions that reflect these principles. The first, teu le va (reciprocal relationships), "reinforces fa'asamoa protocol and community structure of gerontocracy between the researcher and the participants through negotiation of their identities" (p. 109).…”

Section: Fa'afaletui As a Research Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Their research looked to engage participants in a relational research practice underpinned by cultural values that was sensitive to the care of Samoan people with mental health needs. Since this time, fa'afaletui has been predominantly employed in the field of mental and rural health (McCarthy et al, 2011;Suaalii-Sauni & Fulu-Aiolupotea, 2014) and education (Allen et al, 2009;Taleni, 2017;Tuafuti, 2016). This article revisits the fa'afaletui methodology and takes a closer look at how fa'afaletui has experienced an uncomfortable coupling with Western research approaches and methods (McCarthy et al, 2011;Tuafuti, 2016), leading to a methodological and ontological entanglement.…”

Section: Introduction: Decolonizing Research In the Pacificmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Decolonizing Samoan fa’afaletui methodology: taking a closer look

Tuia

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Cobb

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2021

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples

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Since Samoan fa’afaletui (meeting) was first conceptualized as a research methodology, fa’afaletui has experienced an uncomfortable coupling with Western research approaches and methods. This article takes an epistemological turn by looking closely at the Indigenous principles and cultural practices that underpin fa’afaletui as a traditional conversational practice to bring fresh insight into fa’afaletui as a research methodology and method.

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“…Once again, the proposal was defeated, and Tokelau remains a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand (Kalolo, 2007). Tuafuti, 2016).…”

Section: Moves To Internal Self-governmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Gaining encouragement from the emerging Te Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nest) movement, and acquiring financial support from the Bernard Van Leer Foundation (Sauvao, 1999), the community set out to establish services. The desire was to stem further loss and to revive the language through guidance provided in the early years, and funding from the Bernard Van Leer Foundation, helped to establish Pacific home based language playgroups, in a project named Anau Ako Pasifika (Mara, 1993;Tuafuti, 2016).…”

Section: The Emergence Of the Pacific Language Nestsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ko toku reo ko toku ia mana: My language, my identity - The Pacific language nest: How language, culture and traditions are supported and promoted for the Pacific communities of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau in Aotearoa New Zealand

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<p>Within the early childhood sector of New Zealand, Pacific language nests have played a pivotal role in promoting Pacific education, language development and building Pacific communities. Pacific Island language nests have emerged as foundational contexts that have facilitated learning, family and community engagement as well as promoting cultural aspirations. This study focusses on the Pacific Nations of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau Islands; all share the status of New Zealand Realm states, and have languages which are at extreme risk of language death. This research examines the extent to which families and communities engage with the language nests. It investigates challenges that impact on the support and promotion of language, culture and traditions for the Pacific language nest. This study explores practices and processes in the Pacific language nest, and how these practices are evolving and adapting within the contemporary early childhood education sector. Using a combination of Sociocultural and Indigenous theoretical framings, I apply an ethnographic approach to three case study settings. Applying the methods of observation, talanoa (informal group discussion), document, video and audio analysis, and reflective field notes applied in the study, and guidance of a Pacific advisory group I seek out the cultural, social and linguistic conceptualisations and practices that take place in the Cook Islands, Niuean and Tokelauan language nest settings. Findings from this study reveal that Pacific ECE language services are delivering programmes that embrace cultural practices in which children are immersed in culturally and linguistically rich learning environments. Language experiences are varied and designated mat time music and group sessions provide and are utilised for Indigenous language learning opportunities. The language nest provides a hub for the Pacific Island communities and the expertise of the wider family. Intergenerational participation is a significant feature. Grandparents and elders of the community, in particular, maintain a prominent role in the provision of authentic cultural and linguistic programmes for the Pacific nations of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau islands. The language nest is providing a crucial role in stemming the decreasing use of vernacular language in these nations. This study provides a framing of valuable knowledge that adds to the body of knowledge and provides an in-depth understanding of the Pacific language nests of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.</p>

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Ko toku reo ko toku ia mana: My language, my identity - The Pacific language nest: How language, culture and traditions are supported and promoted for the Pacific communities of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau in Aotearoa New Zealand

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<p>Within the early childhood sector of New Zealand, Pacific language nests have played a pivotal role in promoting Pacific education, language development and building Pacific communities. Pacific Island language nests have emerged as foundational contexts that have facilitated learning, family and community engagement as well as promoting cultural aspirations. This study focusses on the Pacific Nations of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau Islands; all share the status of New Zealand Realm states, and have languages which are at extreme risk of language death. This research examines the extent to which families and communities engage with the language nests. It investigates challenges that impact on the support and promotion of language, culture and traditions for the Pacific language nest. This study explores practices and processes in the Pacific language nest, and how these practices are evolving and adapting within the contemporary early childhood education sector. Using a combination of Sociocultural and Indigenous theoretical framings, I apply an ethnographic approach to three case study settings. Applying the methods of observation, talanoa (informal group discussion), document, video and audio analysis, and reflective field notes applied in the study, and guidance of a Pacific advisory group I seek out the cultural, social and linguistic conceptualisations and practices that take place in the Cook Islands, Niuean and Tokelauan language nest settings. Findings from this study reveal that Pacific ECE language services are delivering programmes that embrace cultural practices in which children are immersed in culturally and linguistically rich learning environments. Language experiences are varied and designated mat time music and group sessions provide and are utilised for Indigenous language learning opportunities. The language nest provides a hub for the Pacific Island communities and the expertise of the wider family. Intergenerational participation is a significant feature. Grandparents and elders of the community, in particular, maintain a prominent role in the provision of authentic cultural and linguistic programmes for the Pacific nations of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau islands. The language nest is providing a crucial role in stemming the decreasing use of vernacular language in these nations. This study provides a framing of valuable knowledge that adds to the body of knowledge and provides an in-depth understanding of the Pacific language nests of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.</p>

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Pululima faifai pea: Establishment of Samoan immersion early childhood education centres and bilingual units in primary and intermediate

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Decolonizing Samoan fa’afaletui methodology: taking a closer look

Decolonizing Samoan fa’afaletui methodology: taking a closer look

Ko toku reo ko toku ia mana: My language, my identity - The Pacific language nest: How language, culture and traditions are supported and promoted for the Pacific communities of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau in Aotearoa New Zealand

Ko toku reo ko toku ia mana: My language, my identity - The Pacific language nest: How language, culture and traditions are supported and promoted for the Pacific communities of the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau in Aotearoa New Zealand

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