title: The educational and career aspirations of Solomon Island's parents for their children

authors: Beuka, Rose Doumou

subjects: Education

abstract: This study used the qualitative semi-structured interview method to collect data to discover
Solomon Islands parents' educational and career aspirations for their children and their
perceptions of formal secondary education in the Solomon Islands with respect to their
children's preparation for meeting these aspirations. In carrying out the research, four couples
were selected as participants and categorized into two groups according to their educational
attainment (well educated and less educated).
What was found was that, although parents have educational and career aspirations for their
children, not all parents were specific. The findings also suggested that the career aspirations
parents have were mainly influenced by economic and social factors rather than internal
factors.
In relation to parents' perception of the formal secondary education system in terms of
preparing students for work, the findings suggested parents have both a positive and low
opinion of formal secondary education in the Solomon Islands. There was also a mixed feeling
and point to the idea that there are other factors such as teachers and curriculum subjects that
impacted on the perceptions of success or vice-versa of the secondary education system.
The findings also suggested that while parents appreciate the vocational curriculum and
education system as preparing students for work (than secondary education), preference
however was given to secondary education first and foremost.

text: The educational and career aspirations of Solomon Island's parents for their children This study used the qualitative semi-structured interview method to collect data to discover
Solomon Islands parents' educational and career aspirations for their children and their
perceptions of formal secondary education in the Solomon Islands with respect to their
children's preparation for meeting these aspirations. In carrying out the research, four couples
were selected as participants and categorized into two groups according to their educational
attainment (well educated and less educated).
What was found was that, although parents have educational and career aspirations for their
children, not all parents were specific. The findings also suggested that the career aspirations
parents have were mainly influenced by economic and social factors rather than internal
factors.
In relation to parents' perception of the formal secondary education system in terms of
preparing students for work, the findings suggested parents have both a positive and low
opinion of formal secondary education in the Solomon Islands. There was also a mixed feeling
and point to the idea that there are other factors such as teachers and curriculum subjects that
impacted on the perceptions of success or vice-versa of the secondary education system.
The findings also suggested that while parents appreciate the vocational curriculum and
education system as preparing students for work (than secondary education), preference
however was given to secondary education first and foremost.

year: 2008

title: Examining the link between information processing speed and executive functioning in multiple sclerosis

authors: Drew, Margaret A.

subjects: multiple sclerosis

abstract: Slowed information processing speed (IPS) is frequently reported in those with multiple sclerosis (MS), and at least 20% are compromised on some aspect of executive functioning also. However, any relationship between these two processes has not been examined. The Sternberg Memory Scanning Test, Processing Speed Index (WAIS-III), Delis Kaplan Executive Function System (D.KEFS), and Working Memory Index (WMS-III) were administered to 90 participants with MS. Their performance on the PSI was significantly below the normative scores but no deficits in memory scanning speed were evident. The initial response speed of the Sternberg and the PSI were more closely related to D.KEFS performance, particularly in timed tasks with a high cognitive demand (switching tasks). In contrast, memory scanning speed was related to working memory. This study reinforces the link between IPS and working memory in MS, and supports the suggestion that IPS is not a unitary construct.

text: Examining the link between information processing speed and executive functioning in multiple sclerosis Slowed information processing speed (IPS) is frequently reported in those with multiple sclerosis (MS), and at least 20% are compromised on some aspect of executive functioning also. However, any relationship between these two processes has not been examined. The Sternberg Memory Scanning Test, Processing Speed Index (WAIS-III), Delis Kaplan Executive Function System (D.KEFS), and Working Memory Index (WMS-III) were administered to 90 participants with MS. Their performance on the PSI was significantly below the normative scores but no deficits in memory scanning speed were evident. The initial response speed of the Sternberg and the PSI were more closely related to D.KEFS performance, particularly in timed tasks with a high cognitive demand (switching tasks). In contrast, memory scanning speed was related to working memory. This study reinforces the link between IPS and working memory in MS, and supports the suggestion that IPS is not a unitary construct.

year: 2009

title: KAUMĀTUATANGA  Supporting School Leaders To Develop Cultural Values While Resisting The Dominance of Colonialism

authors: Nuri, Ngahuia

subjects: Kaumātua

abstract: In an education system that is asserting to the importance of Māori (indigenous people of Aotearoa) language, culture, identity and the history of Aotearoa  (New Zealand) into the curriculum, there is direction from the Ministry of Education (MOE) for schools to reach out to iwi. What this looks like and how this can be achieved is not an easy task. This thesis follows the journey of three kaumātua (respected, knowledgeable elders, both female and male) working alongside the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of a decile 10 kura auraki (mainstream primary school) where ākonga Māori (Māori students) were in the minority. The research examines what role kaumātua might have in guiding other schools to help tamariki Māori (Māori children) enjoy and achieve education success as Māori. It highlights the coming together of leaders from two different worldviews with this vision as a common purpose. 

Kaumātua in te ao Māori (the Māori world) are respected elders. Kaumātua are leaders, respected for their wisdom, knowledge and models of behaviour among other attributes. The Māui narratives are one example of demonstrating the characteristics of kaumātua. It was through his respected elders that Maui achieved so much. It was his grandfather who rescued him and taught him all he knew. It was his grandmother Mahuika who gave him fire and it was his kuia (female elder) Murirangiwhenua from whom he received the magic jawbone. The wisdom of Māori kaumātua has been recognised for centuries by Māori and yet kaumātua are often an untapped resource in the mainstream sector of education. In this thesis the kaumātua and members of the SLT share their experiences of working together and the learning and unlearning that has taken place over a period of four years from 2016 through 2019. They share their vulnerability, humility and strength in the goals they have worked towards over this period of time.

text: KAUMĀTUATANGA  Supporting School Leaders To Develop Cultural Values While Resisting The Dominance of Colonialism In an education system that is asserting to the importance of Māori (indigenous people of Aotearoa) language, culture, identity and the history of Aotearoa  (New Zealand) into the curriculum, there is direction from the Ministry of Education (MOE) for schools to reach out to iwi. What this looks like and how this can be achieved is not an easy task. This thesis follows the journey of three kaumātua (respected, knowledgeable elders, both female and male) working alongside the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of a decile 10 kura auraki (mainstream primary school) where ākonga Māori (Māori students) were in the minority. The research examines what role kaumātua might have in guiding other schools to help tamariki Māori (Māori children) enjoy and achieve education success as Māori. It highlights the coming together of leaders from two different worldviews with this vision as a common purpose. 

Kaumātua in te ao Māori (the Māori world) are respected elders. Kaumātua are leaders, respected for their wisdom, knowledge and models of behaviour among other attributes. The Māui narratives are one example of demonstrating the characteristics of kaumātua. It was through his respected elders that Maui achieved so much. It was his grandfather who rescued him and taught him all he knew. It was his grandmother Mahuika who gave him fire and it was his kuia (female elder) Murirangiwhenua from whom he received the magic jawbone. The wisdom of Māori kaumātua has been recognised for centuries by Māori and yet kaumātua are often an untapped resource in the mainstream sector of education. In this thesis the kaumātua and members of the SLT share their experiences of working together and the learning and unlearning that has taken place over a period of four years from 2016 through 2019. They share their vulnerability, humility and strength in the goals they have worked towards over this period of time.

year: 2024