The report documents the Cultural Treasures’ Youth Empowerment Programme, which aimed to empower Pasifika students transitioning into tertiary education programmes at the University of Auckland.
The findings may be of use to educators of Pacific learners looking to discover ways to enhance their learners’ cultural pride, increase their self-esteem and build a sense of self-efficacy to support them through their Tertiary education journey.
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Background:
A project, completed in 2018, to empower Pacific students who are struggling with education, through the use of Pacific taonga/treasures to reignite their passion for learning.
The research was undertaken by the Centre for Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland, with support from the New Foundations Trust and Wesley College.
Report prepared by Tarisi Vunidilo, Betty Loto and Kali Vunidilo.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)