Title: New developments in Solomon Island education

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Title: Informal learning strategies in Solomon Islands

Abstract: Ninnes explores the fundamental issue of whether Pacific educators can and should take more account of Pacific students’ learning styles acquired in their home or source cultures. The article stems from a major MA dissertation, reporting on a field-based study to determine the major informal learning strategies employed by Melanesian people of Western Province, Solomon Islands. The educational implications for teachers in western style classrooms are discussed.

Title: School changes and the Solomon Islands secondary school principal

Abstract: In recent years there has been a great deal of change in the secondary schools in Solomon Islands as, within a four-year period, 63 community high schools opened their doors to students who would otherwise not have had access to secondary education. The authors of this article examine how this remarkable increase in the number of schools affects the role of the school principals, and suggest that those who understand the changed nature of secondary schooling are more likely to become effective leaders in their schools.