Le So’otaga: Bridging the divide
This report identifies the holistic strategies of teaching and learning in PTEs, which are the most effective for Pacific learners and the key characteristics of successful Pacific PTEs and tutors.
It uses le so’otaga, which represents a bridge between spaces, as an appropriate metaphor for describing how PTEs support learners by acting as a bridge between different spaces to achieve positive outcomes for all.
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Background:
A project completed in 2012 to understand how holistic practices at Pacific Private Training Establishments (PTEs) benefit Pacific learners and support academic achievement. A collaboration of New Zealand Institute of Sport, Pacific Islands Tertiary Education Providers of New Zealand, New Zealand Career College, and The Pacific Peoples Learning Institute.
Report produced by Taulalo Fiso and Lindsay Huthnance.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa National Project Fund (NPF)