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Title: AIDS education in Papua New Guinea schools

Author: Rouse, Kenneth
Subject:  AIDS (Disease)|Study and teaching (Secondary)|Papua New Guinea
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.26, vol.14, no.1, 1992
Collation: p. 44-53 ;

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Title: A Pacific view : what role distance education?

Author: Fairbairn-Dunlop, Peggy
Subject:  Distance education|Oceania
 Adult education|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.31, vol.16, no.2, 1994
Collation: p. 36-56 ;

Abstract: This paper presents a picture of educational needs, and ways South Pacific countries are addressing these needs. It proposes that the two major educational issues facing Pacific nations as they address the task of human resource development are those relating to equity of access to quality education and training, and the appropriateness of curricula. It draws attention to the fact that the educational needs of Pacific Island states are not being and cannot be met through formal schooling systems only. Instead, Pacific communities rely heavily on ‘non-formal’ programmes provided by a large range of non-government organisations (NGOs) and ‘informal’ learning exchanges also. The challenge today is how the new and exciting developments in distance and open education can be adapted and utilised within the Pacific context.

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Title: Academic buccaneering Australian style : the role of Australian academics in the South Seas

Author: Baba, Tupeni L.
Subject:  Educational assistance, Australian |Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.9, no.1, 1987
Collation: p. 3-11 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Accounting as a social science : some implications for teaching and research

Author: Puxty, Anthony G., Lowe, Tony
Subject:  Accounting|Social aspects
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.12, no.1, 1990
Collation: p. 54-72 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A challenge to the nation : the Fijian education problem

Author: Baba, Tupeni L.
Subject:  Education|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.2, 1979
Collation: p. 15-19 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A community library survey in Western Samoa

Author: Bishop, Dick, Wagner, G. A.
Subject:  Community-school libraries|Samoa
 Libraries|Samoa
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.25, vol.13, no.2, 1991
Collation: p. 46-63 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A comparative study of the education programmes at Cook Islands Teachers' College, Solomon Islands Teachers' College and Nasinu Teachers' College and the diploma in education programme at the University of the South Pacific

Author: Masih, Vinod
Subject:  Teachers|Training of|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.1, 1978
Collation: p. 10-20 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A context-sensitive approach to educational aid

Author: Sanga, Kabini F.
Subject:  Educational planning
 Educational leadership
 Educational assistance
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.25, no.1-2, 2003
Collation: 28-39;

Abstract: This paper argues that the approach to educational aid must be sensitive to underlying fundamental contextual considerations within the communities aided. In Pacific Islands countries, these relate to weak leadership and, consequently, a lack of clear national vision and plan for education. This paper discusses the Re-thinking Pacific Education Initiative, its context-sensitive approach and its areas of innovation, significance and challenge

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Title: Addressing a troubling subtextual metaphor in the human rights discourse: a challenge for fijian civic education

Author: Graham, Scott
Subject:  United Nations|General Assembly|Universal Declaration of Human Rights
 Human rights|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.25, no.1-2, 2003
Collation: 56-67;

Abstract: Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. (Preamble, Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

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Title: Adult literacy tutor workshop

Author: Karavaki, U. T.
Subject:  Reading (Adult education)|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.25, vol.13, no.2, 1991
Collation: p. 80-81 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Advancing inclusive education in the Pacific

Author: Puamau, Priscilla Qolisaya
Subject:  Educational planning|Oceania
 PRIDE Project (Fiji)
 Inclusive education
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.29, no.1-2, 2007
Collation: 17 - 31;

Abstract: Chapter 2 of Pacific Education Series Book 6: Inclusive education in the Pacific, edited by Priscilla Puamau and Frances Pene. In this chapter, the author provides an overview of inclusive education (IE) as it appears in the Forum Basic Education Plan (FBEAP), in the benchmarks of the Pacific Regional Initiatives for the Delivery of basic Education (PRIDE) and in education strategic plans. She also discusses some IE sub-projects supported by the PRIDE Project. This is followed by a description of the regional workshop on inclusive education held in Fiji in 2007.

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Title: Agricultural education and its related problems in the South Pacific

Author: Fuata'i, Lafita'i Iupati
Subject:  Agriculture|Study and teaching|Oceania
 Agricultural education|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.33, vol.17, no.2, 1995
Collation: p. 66-73 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A library for Nanumea

Author: Napoto, Vione
Subject:  Nanumea|Public libraries|Tuvalu
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.16, vol.8, no.1/2, 1986
Collation: p. 11-13 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A literate and numerate society introduction

Author: Puamau, Priscilla Qolisaya
Subject:  Learning|Oceania
 Numeracy|Oceania
 Literacy|Oceania
 PRIDE Project (Fiji)
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.28, no.1-2, 2006
Collation: 92 - 97;

Abstract: The introduction to Pacific Education Series Book 4: The basics of learning; literacy and numeracy in the Pacific, edited by Priscilla Puamau and Frances Pene. In this introduction to the book, the author discusses what the terms literacy and numeracy mean today, and describes the background to the Pacific Regional Initiatives for the Delivery of Basic Education (PRIDE) Project and the regional workshop on literacy and numeracy that was held in Tonga in May, 2006.

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Title: Alternative futures for school leaving awards

Author: Elley, Warwick B.
Subject:  Educational tests and measurements|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.15, vol.7, no.2, 1985
Collation: p. 93-104 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: An assessment of secondary education in small island state : implications for agricultural education

Author: Fuata'i, Lafita'i Iupati
Subject:  Education, Secondary|Samoa
 Agricultural education|Samoa
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.29, vol.15, no.2, 1993
Collation: p. 17-27 ;

Abstract: The author presents an indepth assessment of the present system of secondary education in Western Samoa and the possible implications of the system for agricultural education. He points out that the present system of secondary education still emphasises academic and white-collar job-oriented subjects. Educational policy makers should be asking themselves how the stigma associated with agricultural labour can be alleviated so that it becomes socially and educationally acceptable in the eyes of local communities. In answering this question, it is important for policy makers to take a holistic view of agricultural education and try to incorporate all aspects that can contribute to its development as part of the junior secondary curriculum.

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Title: An exploration of high school students' understanding of sample size and sampling variability: implications for research

Author: Sharma, Sashi
Subject:  Education, Higher
 Sampling (Statistics)
 Mathematical analysis
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.25, no.1-2, 2003
Collation: 68-83;

Abstract: Concerns about students. difficulties in statistical reasoning led to a study which explored Form Five (14 to 16-year-olds) students. ideas in this area. The study focussed on sampling, probability, descriptive statistics and graphical representations. This paper presents and discusses the ways in which these students made sense of sampling constructs obtained from the individual interviews. The findings revealed that many of the students used strategies based on prior experiences and intuitive strategies. While they showed competence with sample size, they were less competent on the sampling variability task. This could be due to instructional neglect of this concept or linguistic problems. The paper concludes by suggesting some implications for further research.

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Title: An i-Kiribati man's gender values : influences which have shaped his attitudes and behaviour toward males and females

Author: Schulz, Linda, Baantarawa, Tawaia, Teaero, Teweiariki
Subject:  Sex role|Kiribati
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.36, vol.19, no.1, 1997
Collation: p. 42-54 ;

Abstract: Baantarawa et al’s discussion of how an i-Kiribati man’s gender values were shaped by the cultural context in which he grew up links with other articles in this issue in its arousing our awareness of the crucial role of early experiences in shaping gender as well as other attitudes and values. Ways in which values can alter are also explored and the stimuli for such change merit some thought.

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Title: An innovation in teacher education

Author: Samu, Tanya, Coxon, Evelyn
Subject:  Pacific Islanders|Education|New Zealand
 Teachers|In-service training|New Zealand
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.37, vol.19, no.2, 1997
Collation: p. 25-33 ;

Abstract: The authors describe an innovation in teacher education at the University of Auckland that addresses the shortage of teachers in New Zealand and the competition between teacher training institutions to attract students. The paper outlines the special features of the graduate teacher education programme and the strategic established to meet the needs of Pacific island students.

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Title: An opinion piece: re-thinking educational reform in the pacific

Author: Puamau, Priscilla Qolisaya
Subject:  Church and education in Oceania
 Educational change
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.26, no.1, 2004
Collation: 21-41;

Abstract: This paper argues for a specific emphasis to be placed on a subjective and spiritual approach to be taken to educational reform when interrogating education in the Pacific. As part of taking a more holistic approach, the spiritual development.heart and soul knowledge.of students should not be neglected. This would be in line with the .learning to be. pillar of learning advocated by the Delors Repot commissioned by UNESCO. The paper suggests that cultural and spiritual values of each Pacific country should underpin reform of education in the Pacific

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Title: An opinion piece: strengthening human rights education in the pacific island region: an overview of the efforts made by the political science staff at the University of the South Pacific

Author: Anderson, K. J.
Subject:  Human rights advocacy |Pacific Area
 Human rights
 Education
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.26, no.1, 2004
Collation: 1-12;

Abstract: Issues revolving around human rights education have been debated in the Pacific Island region for some time. While much of the associated discourse is related to philosophical arguments above the relevancy of the area for Pacific Island people, this paper recognizes the interest of students in the theme and argues that, for this reason alone, it is worth pursing.

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Title: An overview of computing science curriculum developments at the University of the South Pacific

Author: Goforth, R. R.
Subject:  Computers|Study and teaching (Higher)|Oceania
 Computer science|Study and teaching (Higher)|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.12, no.1, 1990
Collation: p. 5-13 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Anxiety : a cross-cultural phenomenon

Author: Richmond, Bert
Subject:  Anxiety|Cross-cultural studies
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.12, no.1, 1990
Collation: p. 37-43 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A readability survey of social science, science and industrial arts UNDP material using the cloze procedure

Author: Stamp, Daniel
Subject:  Cloze procedure
 Reading|Ability testing
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.2, 1979
Collation: p. 23-28 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A reflection on qualitative research methodology : a Fijian experience

Author: Sharma, Akhila Nand
Subject:  Education|Research|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.35, vol.18, no.2, 1996
Collation: p. 31-44 :

Abstract: This paper presents the author’s reflection on his research experience in learning about the effectiveness of the management of a vocational education and training programme implemented in the context of a traditional society. The initial theoretical orientation emerged from the available international literature. However, it was found that the approaches used and recommended for use were inadequate, and that it was necessary to include additional culture-sensitive strategies before proceeding into the researching process itself. The paper recommends the adoption of culturally-appropriate and relevant practices to complement the available western approaches to research.

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Title: Are small schools the answer? : book review

Author: Singh, Gurmit
Subject:  Education, Rural|Cost effectiveness
 Rural schools|Cost effectiveness
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.11, no.1, 1989
Collation: p. 61-63 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A review of objective measures for prediticting the readability of school books

Author: Wagner, G. A.
Subject:  Reading comprehension
 Readability (Literary style)
 Textbooks|Readability
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.11, 1983
Collation: p. 22-37 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A school/community library "book flood" experiment in Western Samoa

Author: Bishop, Dick, Wagner, G. A.
Subject:  Children|Books and reading|Samoa
 Reading (Elementary)|Samoa
 Reading|Research|Samoa
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.28, vol.15, no.1, 1993
Collation: p. 60-74 ;

Abstract: Wagner and Bishop report on a study of the positive effects on students’ reading skills of the introduction and maintenance of a school/community library in Western Samoa. It had a marked positive influence upon the ESL reading comprehension skills of its pupils when tested over an 18-month period. This study adds more evidence to support the assertion that flooding a school with interesting books, no matter what the language, markedly improves pupils’ language skills.

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Title: Assessment of Indonesian education : book review

Author: Beeby, C. E., Whitehead, Clive
Subject:  Education|Indonesia
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.9, 1982
Collation: p. 38-41 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: A study skills handbook for students studying in English : book review

Author: Smith, Mike, Lotherington-Woloszyn, Heather
Subject:  English language|Rhetoric
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.12, no.1, 1990
Collation: p. 73-75 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Australia's involvement in education in the Pacific : partnership or patronage?

Author: Baba, Tupeni L.
Subject:  Educational assistance, Australian |Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.11, no.2, 1989
Collation: p. 43-53 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Authoring isn't telling : from story to text in early literacy development

Author: Bechervaise, Neil E.
Subject:  Literacy programs
 Children's writings, English
 Child authors
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.32, vol.17, no.1, 1995
Collation: p. 81-95 ;

Abstract: In this paper, the author explores some of the complexities of the emergent capacity of the early childhood author – for whom the task of literary authorship is complicated by the need to adhere to authorial convention. For whom, furthermore, the very task of committing the story to paper is a rock road pitted with syntactic rules and strewn with spelling and grammatical protocols. For this author, moreover, the very structuring of letters within aword is complicated by the need for delineation between varying and various type-faces and school-valorised writing script. This paper, then, is an exploration of some of the possibilities arising from the story of The Mystrey Voto.

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Title: Autonomy in student thinking

Author: Mackie, Margaret
Subject:  Critical thinking|Study and teaching|Oceania
 Pacific Islanders|Education
 Independent study|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.7, 1981
Collation: p. 36-40 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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