A personal reflection koha, and how ako and communication strategies support the practice of Pacific research models and frameworks at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Abstract

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is first and foremost a uniquely Māori learning environment, as a Pasifika educator who feels privileged in this space, it has become prominent to me more than ever to understand what my Pacific practice means in relation theory; and how my practice can complement our institutional values of Te Aroha, Te Whakapono, Ngā Ture and Kotahitanga. These values are embedded in our institution and communicate the actions to achieve successful outcomes for our tauira (Te Wananga o Aotearoa, n.d).