Strengthen local community support services
To develop holistic practice and cultural competency, community interaction may be another way to support academic achievement in school and clinical settings. As a result, the Ministry of Education (2013) has recommended strengthening of local community support services to support Pasifika education. The number of community support services is on the rise. Research by Pasikale and Wang in 1998 recognised two Pasifika organisations that were run by the board of trustees. Furthermore, many Pasifika organisations providing training opportunities within the community. A kaimanaaki has also been recognised as an enabler of high-level parent engagement, a provider of home language and culture support and curriculum delivery (Ministry of Education, 2013). All of these work together to support learning outcomes and transitions to school.
Regardless of the current available services, Ministry of Education (2013) found …show more content…
This includes translating information sheets to the family’s first language, providing an interpreter for all aspects of assessment and intervention and using culturally appropriate materials within the clinic. Many of the NZSTA Code of Ethics (2008) recognise what has been recommended by the Ministry of Education (2013). For example, acknowledging and allowing for individuality, as respecting the rights of individuals and being sensitive to factors including race, religion and culture. Therefore when working with Pasifika individuals, we must have an understanding in order to respect ones culture. We also must design sessions based on family wishes and be mindful of culturally sensitive practice (NZSTA, 2012). By expanding our definition of culture and applying it to the wider factors such as socioeconomic status, religious groups, life style and food preferences we will be able to provide a culturally sensitive, holistic
To develop holistic practice and cultural competency, community interaction may be another way to support academic achievement in school and clinical settings. As a result, the Ministry of Education (2013) has recommended strengthening of local community support services to support Pasifika education. The number of community support services is on the rise. Research by Pasikale and Wang in 1998 recognised two Pasifika organisations that were run by the board of trustees. Furthermore, many Pasifika organisations providing training opportunities within the community. A kaimanaaki has also been recognised as an enabler of high-level parent engagement, a provider of home language and culture support and curriculum delivery (Ministry of Education, 2013). All of these work together to support learning outcomes and transitions to school.
Regardless of the current available services, Ministry of Education (2013) found …show more content…
This includes translating information sheets to the family’s first language, providing an interpreter for all aspects of assessment and intervention and using culturally appropriate materials within the clinic. Many of the NZSTA Code of Ethics (2008) recognise what has been recommended by the Ministry of Education (2013). For example, acknowledging and allowing for individuality, as respecting the rights of individuals and being sensitive to factors including race, religion and culture. Therefore when working with Pasifika individuals, we must have an understanding in order to respect ones culture. We also must design sessions based on family wishes and be mindful of culturally sensitive practice (NZSTA, 2012). By expanding our definition of culture and applying it to the wider factors such as socioeconomic status, religious groups, life style and food preferences we will be able to provide a culturally sensitive, holistic