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‘Lalaga Faatasi Aua Le Manuia Mo Taeao': To Weave Together for the Success for Tomorrow

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  • Kerry Lee

    (Faculty of Education, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand)

  • Meripa Toso

    (Faculty of Education, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand)

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Teacher educators have a very daunting task requiring currency in their discipline, curricular, policy and institutional imperatives as well as pedagogical and cultural issues. Tertiary institutions are facing increasing expectations to cater for and increase retention of underrepresented groups, whilst class sizes increase and face-to-face contact decreases. This paper outlines a case study of two lecturers (one European and one Pacific Island) who developed a successful partnership to raise student retention and achievement within a cohort of Pacific Islanders (an underrepresented group in all New Zealand universities). Key aspects which formed the foundation threads of this successful partnership are elaborated upon via the metaphor of weaving. Weaving is a very valuable and highly prized skill and art form amongst many indigenous groups including those of the Pacific Islands. Weaving in the Pacific Island context involves group work, with weavers supporting each other and sharing their expertise.

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  • Kerry Lee & Meripa Toso, 2015. "‘Lalaga Faatasi Aua Le Manuia Mo Taeao': To Weave Together for the Success for Tomorrow," International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology (IJAVET), IGI Global, vol. 6(1), pages 36-51, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:igg:javet0:v:6:y:2015:i:1:p:36-51
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