TAVA’ESINA TRUST “E auau le tava’e i ona fulu” Preserving the Samoan Language and Culture
Tavaesina Trust Board Board of Trustees Fetu Taiala OSCAR After Aoga Amata School Care Centre Manager Programme Manager Administrator Centre Supervisor Administrator Support Staff Qualified/Reg Teacher Cleaner Support Staff Qualified/Reg Teacher Qualified/Reg Teacher Teacher Aide
Samoan Full Immersion Early Childhood Centre 3/29 Wickman Way Mangere East Auckland Re-licensed (36 Children – 10 Under 2s and 26 Over 2s)
Our Super Team Our team are divided into their groups: 1. Fetuao (Infants: 7 months -2 years) – Fuaina Taulia 2. Fetupupula (Toddlers: 2 – 3 years) – Sarah Tyrell 3. Fetulele (Young Children: 4 – 5 years) – Gina Leauma
Our needs and aspirations (Why literacy and numeracy) Explore other ways and methods to foster and nurture literacy numeracy dispositions through learning experiences. Networking with other Educators/Teacher and sharing ideas in regards to Literacy Numeracy in Early Childhood Education. Resource development through shared sources during professional development. Support and develop parents knowledge as they are children first teacher Increase parents awareness about their vital role and the impact of family involvement. Encourage teachers to role play stories during the day to be more effective in developing literacy numeracy skills. In relation to current research on the development of Literacy and numeracy for young children
Where are we now…… LITERACY Meaningful interactions with children using open ended questions. High Quality programme planning. Parents involvement in the planning. Stimulating and quality literacy learning experiences. Resource development using own ideas including natural, junk material, and heuristic play. Reflect, evaluate and make changes to the programme. Help children built and use their new words adding to their growing vocabulary. Building children’s self esteem and confidence to perform in front of people
A Samoan Perspective on Literacy Everyday Discussions, Beliefs and Values, Main medium of Legends and Myths, Instruction Biblical stories We are the best Resource!! "Fafaga fanau i upu ma tala. Tautala i lau gagana: ‘Feed the children with words and stories. Speak your language’ It is a Samoan position that feeding the children with words and stories is critical to acquiring high proficiency in Samoan literacy. Speaking Samoan constantly in different contexts is considered essential in its maintenance and growth. Samoan, as in any language is mastered through regular use. A high vocabulary size in Samoan is necessary for academic success and a strong sense of self.
Impact on children’s learning through Literacy!! Naming of objects Alphabet knowledge Reading and colour Naming of letters and numbers Writing Phonological awareness :
Where are we now…… … NUMERACY Teachers being creative with activities to extend numeracy skills Are able to identify the ‘gap’ and work to provide opportunities for children to master their skills Effective and meaningful interactions with children using number strategies Consistency of programmes provided Weaving in numeracy activities to extend children’s interests.
Impact on children’s learning through Numeracy!! Sorting , comparing and grouping Counting Problem solving, Patterns forward/backwards recognition, Balancing, shapes, space Matching, numbers
Several hands on interactive activities to promote Literacy/Numeracy …..
Age/Culturally Appropriate Resources Natural resources, Samoan books, posters, song book, art work, displays, etc…… Pi tusi tautau Ata
PARTNERSHIP Tava’esina Trust Board, Management team, Parents and Aiga, and Teaching Staff Board’s Support, Parents Voices and feedback , Resources, fundraising, trips/excursions, and implementing activities for children
Acknowledgement: We would like to express our gratitude to the Ministry of Education, Manukau Institute of Technology and all those who gave us the possibility and this free opportunity to participate during 2012 professional development. Special thanks to our lovely friend Lila Tekene for her patient, love and the knowledge shared to us. We have learnt a lot!! All the best heading to festive seasons!! And to 2013. GOD BLESS! SOIFUA
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