Preserving the Samoan Language and Culture Tavaesina Trust Board - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
TAVAESINA TRUST E auau le tavae 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
Tavaesina Trust Board Board of Trustees
Centre Manager Fetu Taiala Aoga Amata OSCAR After School Care Programme Manager Centre Supervisor Qualified/Reg Teacher Qualified/Reg Teacher Teacher Aide Qualified/Reg Teacher Cleaner Administrator Support Staff Support Staff Administrator
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 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
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
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
"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. Everyday Discussions, Main medium of Instruction We are the best Resource!! Beliefs and Values, Legends and Myths, Biblical stories
Phonological awareness: Alphabet knowledge Naming of objects and colour
Naming of letters and numbers
Reading Writing
Counting forward/backwards Sorting , comparing and grouping Patterns Balancing, shapes, space Problem solving, recognition, Matching, numbers
Natural resources, Samoan books, posters, song book, art work, displays, etc……
Board’s Support, Parents Voices and feedback , Resources, fundraising, trips/excursions, and implementing activities for children
We would like to express our gratitude to the Ministry
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