This document will be of interest to researchers and others with an interest in Pasifika education. Its purpose is to encourage a collaborative, coordinated approach to gathering quality research-based evidence in key areas which can be used more effectively in policy and practice for improved educational outcomes for all Pasifika learners.
Purpose
The research priorities in this document reflect key areas within the Pasifika Education Plan 2009–2012 and Working Group members’ discussions with a wide range of Pasifika groups and individuals.
This document will be useful if you are:
- a researcher doing, or wanting to do, research in Pasifika education
- a tertiary teacher guiding your students to choose research topics
- a tertiary student or teacher researcher looking for a Pasifika research topic as part of your course of study.