| Title: Language and culture in the Pacific region: issues, practices, and alternatives Author: Taufe'ulungaki, 'Ana Maui Subject: | Language and education|Pacific Area Language and culture|Oceania | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.27, no.1, 2005 Collation: 12-42; Abstract: Dr Taufe.ulungaki.s USP workshop paper was based on her speech given at the Forum Secretariat meeting of education ministers held in Apia 2004. In it, she discusses a wide range of issues dealing with .what languages, to be used by whom, for what purposes, and at what level of education..
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| Title: Language community attitudes and their implications for the maintenance and promotion of the Tongan language Author: Taufe'ulungaki, 'Ana Maui Subject: | Language and education|Tonga Education, Bilingual|Tonga Native language and education|Tonga | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.30, vol.16, no.1, 1994 Collation: p. 84-108 ; Abstract: This article is a valuable summary of Dr Taufe’ulungaki’s doctoral thesis research. It is a crucial discussion, not only for language planners throughout the Pacific region, but also for anyone concerned with bilingual issues generally. The article is somewhat rare for Directions, as it reports and reflects on research carried out by a Pacific Island researcher. We firmly believe that the more such research and commentaries we have, the more we can fully tap the store of traditional knowledge, a process which will surely enhance cultural democracy in education, as sought by Konai Helu Thaman.
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| Title: Language education in the South Pacific : the search for innovative solutions Author: Watts, Noel Subject: | Language and languages|Study and teaching|Oceania Language and education|New Zealand Language and education|Oceania | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.35, vol.18, no.2, 1996 Collation: p. 3-12 ; Abstract: The author provides an overview of language education in the South Pacific, drawing attention to positive contributions made to the field, some of which have originated in the region, including significant adaptations of ideas and practices originating elsewhere.
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| Title: Language maintenance: the case of Guam Author: Salas, Marilyn C. Subject: | Chamorro language Language planning|Pacific Area | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.27, no.1, 2005 Collation: 113-122; Abstract: Dr Salas. .voice. comes through in this transcript of her workshop presentation. Beginning with a song, and ending with jellybeans, she describes the previous and current status of Chamorro, the language .held. by about 25,000 of Guam.s 62,000 Chamorrans.
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| Title: Language policy: the case of Samoa Author: Lameta, Elaine Subject: | Language planning|Pacific Area Language and education|Samoa Language policy|Pacific Area | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.27, no.1, 2005 Collation: 43-76; Abstract: This paper looks at language policies and social justice in general and then in the context of Samoa.s efforts to draw up and implement their own language policy for schools. The paper gives one a good idea of the many issues involved in this process.
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| Title: Language switching and mathematical understanding in Tongan classrooms: an investigation Author: Manu, Sitaniselao Stan Subject: | Education, Bilingual|Tonga Language and education|Pacific Area Bilingualism|Oceania | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.27, no.2, 2005 Collation: 47-70; Abstract: This paper discusses how mathematical understanding and language switching influence each other in a bilingual context. The discussion questions long-held misconceptions about bilingual learning contexts that have overlooked the fact that the nature of bilingual students. mathematical understanding may be similar to monolingual students, and that bilingual students can voluntarily switch languages in the process of talking about, or doing, mathematics. The evidence from a study in Tonga proposes that the effect of Tongan bilingual students. learning and development of understanding in mathematics is largely dependent on the kinds of mathematical images each bilingual student associates with his or her language. The findings from this study are certainly applicable to other similar bilingual situations that involve individuals using words with no direct or precise translation from a dominant western language to an indigenous vernacular.
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| Title: Learning science in a second language : problems and prospects Author: Muralidhar, Srinivasiah Subject: | Science|Language Science|Study and teaching|Fiji | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.26, vol.14, no.1, 1992 Collation: p. 14-28 ; Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]
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| Title: Learning...to love it! : some thoughts on teaching history Author: Teaiwa, Teresia Kieuea Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.35, vol.18, no.2, 1996 Collation: p. 45-56 ; Abstract: The author suggests in a very convincing manner that History can and should be an exciting subject of study. Her techniques and their underlying pedagogy can be applied to other subjects – if we can humanise all areas of academic study in the ways she suggests, we could surely greatly enhance students’ school and other academic learning experiences.
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| Title: Legal research and teaching in the South Pacific Author: Ahmadu, Mohammed L. Subject: | Teaching|Aids and devices Law|Study and teaching Legal research | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.26, no.2, 2004 Collation: 53-56; Abstract: This is a reflection on the nature of teaching law at the University of the South Pacific, where special challenges arise due to the need to teach across 12 jurisdictions. Challenges also arise due to the general lack of textbooks or articles on law in the South Pacific. The link between teaching and research is made clear, with Ahmadu emphasising the need to develop and maintain a solid research foundation to support teaching activities.
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| Title: Life after New Zealand school certificate and university entrance Author: Wagner, G. A. Subject: | Achievement tests|Oceania Educational tests and measurements|Oceania Educational tests and measurements|New Zealand Achievement tests|New Zealand | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.15, vol.7, no.2, 1985 Collation: p. 67-70 ; Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]
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| Title: Lifting literacy levels through books Author: Elley, Warwick B. Subject: | Children|Books and reading Reading (Elementary) | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.34, vol.17, Special Edition, 1995 Collation: p. 43-63 ; Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]
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| Title: Listening makes my brain hurt: issues of listening for students who are speakers of languages other than English Author: Green, Gillian Subject: | Second language acquisition English language|Study and teaching Listening|Study and teaching | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.26, no.2, 2004 Collation: 57-71; Abstract: Though much can be done to assist students acquire good listening practices, the important role of listening in many educational environments demands that we as teachers make some gestures towards lessening the huge burden that listening so frequently places on learners. This paper examined the issues one language teacher learned by being a language learner.
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| Title: Literacy and children's books in the South Pacific region Author: Moore, Barbara Subject: | Children's literature|Publishing|Oceania Reading (Elementary)|Oceania Children|Books and reading|Oceania | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.16, vol.8, no.1/2, 1986 Collation: p. 5-10 ; Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]
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| Title: Literacy and critical intelligence Author: Mishra, Sudesh Subject: | Functional literacy|Fiji | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.25, vol.13, no.2, 1991 Collation: p. 28-31 ; Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]
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| Title: Literacy development and the Pacific child Author: Lumelume, Sereima Subject: | Literacy programs|Oceania | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.25, vol.13, no.2, 1991 Collation: p. 74-77 ; Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]
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| Title: Literacy in Papua New Guinea Author: Malone, Susan Elizabeth Subject: | Literacy|Papua New Guinea | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.25, vol.13, no.2, 1991 Collation: p. 64-73 ; Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]
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| Title: Literacy in Solomon Islands Author: Moseley, Leslie Subject: | Literacy|Solomon Islands | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.25, vol.13, no.2, 1991 Collation: p. 32-37 ; Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]
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| Title: Literature and the social sciences : towards the reintegration of education Author: Horn, Andrew Subject: | Language arts (Secondary) Interdisciplinary approach in education Social science literature|Study and teaching Content area reading | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.11, no.2, 1989 Collation: p. 33-42 ; Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]
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| Title: Looking towards the source : a consideration of (cultural) context in teacher education Author: Thaman, Konaiholeva Helu Subject: | Education|Tonga Educational anthropology|Tonga | Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.27, vol.14, no.2, 1992 Collation: p. 3-13 ; Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]
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