E ke hoa, Aloha ‘Āina: Place and Culture-Based Scientific Inquiry at O Hina I Ka Malama Hawaiian Language Immersion Program

• In Event: Roundtable Session 54
  In Roundtable Session: Decolonizing Science Education: What Roles Do Indigenous Knowledge, Languages, Practices, and Values Play in Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development?

Abstract

Since 1999, we have promoted the Hawaiian language to enrich the culture, environment, and people of Molokai and the world. Students are cultural practitioners. The goals of our program are to: 1) Achieve proficiency in the Hawaiian language. 2) Develop Hawaiian values so students become responsible members of our community. 3) Utilize technology as a learning tool. How effective is our program?

Author

• Gandharva Mahina Hou Ross, Molokai High School, University Of Hawaii Manoa