Meet our researchers
Watch five of our Pacific researchers talk about their research.
Lālanga series on relationality, respect and reciprocity
Dr Jacinta Oldehaver - Pacific dialogic indicator tool (PDIT)
Dr Oldehaver explores what responsibilities Pacific researchers have to ensure that their research aligns with the key principles and our showcase themes of relationality, respect and reciprocity. She does so by sharing how her model of the PDIT a reconceptualised framework of Talanoa dimension within the classroom setting.
Dr Jean M Uasike Allen - Ngatu: Relationality and respect
Research focuses on making the invisible visible- Pacific artistic practices and processes. Ngatu relationality and respect three dimensions which is learning, fonua and outcomes.
Dr Tolfilau Niulevaea Siliva Gaugatao- Embedding relationality and reciprocity research with Samoan fathers
Dr Gaugatao describes how his research on understanding Samoan fathers and male caregivers engagement with parent-student teacher conferences was understood by embedding relationality and reciprocity.
Dr Tanya Wendt Samu - Pacific Education Research and Values of Respect, Relationality and Reciprocity: Insights from a Quarter-Centurion
Drawing from her vast experience as an educator Dr Samu discusses how Pacific values provide cultural lens that shape and inform Pacific education, research practice and theory.
Tim Baice - Su’esu’e manogi: Conceptualising Equity in Higher Education
Reflecting on his personal experience working in higher education Mr Baice explains his master’s research which looked at understanding various equity policies and discourses.