Foundations of Culturally Based Education in Hawai`i

This course utilizes culturally responsive principles of teaching and learning, expert guest speakers from the Hawaiian community, guided reflection, critical discourse, and the practical application of the Na Honua Mauli Ola Hawaiian Cultural Pathways for Healthy and Responsive Learning Environments to the design of a culture-based unit plan. Participants in this course experience the land, history, culture and language of Hawai`i to develop pedagogical practices that support the learning and well-being of Hawai`i’s children.