My dissertation is examining current literature and policies in a higher education institution on feedback, with a focus on the potential of audio and visual feedback and how it might enhance the experience of or support Maori and Pasific learners. Russell Bishop (in his explanation of ako) talks about ‘the teacher is a partner in the conversation of learning’ – I've interpreted this as there is a dialogic component to ako. Would be interested to hear other perspectives on this.
Talofa Sarah,
My reply is based on your reference to Pasifika learners. As you know Pasifika is an umbrella term which can obscure the heterogeneity of each Pacific ethnic-specific group in Aotearoa. Many scholars e.g. Melani Anae, Diane Mara, Eve Coxon, Linita Manuatu, Tanya Wendt, Eve Coxon, Konai Helu Thaman, Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop (just to name a few) have written in this area. You might like to check out the Waikato Journal of Education which published a special issue on Pacific education in 2006. Olikoni Tanaki wrote his doctoral thesis on perceptions and experiences of Tongan male learners in higher education in Aotearoa (2015) which may be useful towards the concept of ako and identifying Tongan concepts that facilitate learning and academic success.
Hope these are beneficial to your study. Go well in your studies.
Ia manuia
Nite
Talofa Nite,
Faafetai atu mo le tali. Really appreciate your suggestions and will definitely explore the researchers you have mentioned. I've been pondering how to tackle the Pasifika part of my question as I'm actually quite nervous about lumping learners together in this way. I'll get cracking with my reading! Thanks again,
Sarah
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