Cultural confluence and capacity in training providers intending to work cross-culturally within Māori and Pasifika contexts

This report explores pedagogical models and research methodologies specific to Māori and Pasifika contexts at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI).

The report concludes with recommendations that specific to BTI, but could be of value to other educational organisations seeking to work in the bi- and multi-cultural environment that is Aotearoa New Zealand.

Download the report:

Cultural Confluence – Challenges for a training provider intending to work cross-culturally within Māori and Pasifika contexts (PDF, 900Kb)

Background:

A project completed in 2011, undertaken by Bethlehem Tertiary Institute (BTI), that aimed to explore areas of concern to Pasifika and Māori students and stakeholders.

Research report prepared by Andrew Smith and Tereora Crane.

Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)