ERIC Number: EJ1045950
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-7925
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The Interface of Pacific and Other Knowledges in a Supplementary Education Site
Fairbairn-Dunlop, Peggy
Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, v44 n6 p874-894 2014
Because identity (language and culture) are central to Pacific knowledge and knowledge construction processes, Pacific students' educational experiences should be viewed through a cultural lens that sees Pacific knowledge and practices as valid and valued. This study explores the relationship between culture and educational outcomes as seen in how participation in a school Polynesian club (a cultural education supplementary site) builds youth feelings of self-esteem, identity and the confidence to connect to other educational, cultural and social spaces.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Pacific Islanders, Immigrants, Youth Clubs, Self Esteem, Culturally Relevant Education, Cultural Awareness, Racial Identification, Secondary School Students, Student Attitudes, Cultural Maintenance, Language Maintenance, Social Capital, Participant Observation, Interviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand
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