“You’ve gotta set a precedent”: Māori and Pacific voices on student success in higher education (2014)

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1177-18011174-1740
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Abstract
© 2014, SAGE Publications Inc. All rights reserved. A substantial body of literature has examined the challenges that indigenous students face in higher education. Across Aotearoa New Zealand, the indigenous Māori population is under-represented at the university level, as are ethnically diverse Pacific students who trace their ancestries to neighbouring Pacific nations. This study relies on focus group interviews with high-achieving Māori and Pacific students (N = 90) from a large New Zealand university. Using kaupapa Māori (theory and methodology grounded in a Māori world view) and Pacific research principles, the study identifies the social factors contributing to indigenous students’ educational success. Three broad themes emerged from discussions: family and university role modelling and support; indigenous teaching and learning practices; and resilient abilities to cope with everyday colonialism and racism. A positive indigenous ethnic identity ties these themes together, ultimately serving as the steady factor driving Māori and Pacific students’ achievement motivation.
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Mayeda DT, Keil M, Dutton HD, ‘Ofamo‘oni FH (2014). “You’ve gotta set a precedent”: Māori and Pacific voices on student success in higher education. AlterNative. 10(2). 165-179.This citation is automatically generated and may be unreliable. Use as a guide only.
Keywords
Mäori; Pacific; indigenous; higher education; achievement motivation; everyday colonialismANZSRC Fields of Research
45 - Indigenous studies::4508 - Mātauranga Māori (Māori education)45 - Indigenous studies::4514 - Pacific Peoples education
39 - Education::3903 - Education systems::390303 - Higher education
39 - Education::3904 - Specialist studies in education::390402 - Education assessment and evaluation
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