Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Bula vinaka, Kia Ora and warm Pacific greetings to you.
This series of free webinars will unpack the 10 Habits of phenomenal educators for Pacific learners, sharing knowledge, stories and tips from Pacific educators that will help you to support your Pacific learners and colleagues.
Community of Practice
Community of Phenomenal Practice (CoPP)
Join the Community of Pacific Practice on Facebook. Here you'll find resources and tips from Pacific educators that will help you to support your Pacific learners.
Webinar
CoPP Webinar | Lefāoalii Dion Enari
In this webinar Associate Professor Lefāoalii Dion Enari shared his experiences as a Pacific academic, and discussed how we can champion Pacific learners to be free to be themselves by addressing their educational challenges.
Webinar
CoPP Webinar | Dr Joseph Houghton
In this webinar Dr Joseph Houghton from the Ministry of Education talked about how understanding the rich cultural context and lived experiences of Pacific learners can transform your teaching practice.
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CoPP Webinar | Dr Levi Fox
In this webinar Dr Levi Fox from Griffith University talked about how strong relationships are at the heart of Pacific learner success. He explored how trust, empathy, and cultural connection can transform your teaching.
Webinar
CoPP Webinar | Sharon Malaitai
Tuesday 24 June 2025, 2–3pm.
Supporting cultural capability development with staff and programme coordinators.
This webinar will be presented by Sharon Malaitai from Eastern Institute of Technology.
Learn more about the 10 Habits of phenomenal educators for Pacific learners
Resource
From Good to Great: The 10 Habits of phenomenal educators for Pacific learners – The Kato Toolkit
A gift for tertiary educators to help them transform the way they embrace and celebrate Pacific cultures and learners in their classrooms and learning spaces.
Summary report
From Good to Great: The 10 Habits of phenomenal educators for Pacific learners – Summary
The Summary Report of this project focuses on the researchers’ methodology and design, including the preferred learning styles of Pacific learners. It also documents student talanoa of their experiences with phenomenal educators.
Project
From Good to Great: The 10 Habits of phenomenal educators for Pacific learners
Discover the attributes, skills and qualities of phenomenal educators that were identified by students when they were presented with the key question during Talanoa: “Who is a Phenomenal Educator for Pacific Learners and why?”