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Training & Exchanges
Carrying Culture: Micronesia PDE3 Workshops - 2021 West Hawaiʻi Carrying Culture: Micronesia PDE3 Workshops - 2021 West Hawaiʻi
Sep 18, 2021 - Oct 15, 2021
Woven basket holding the Micronesian flags
Contact
Kilinahemālie Ling
+1.808.944.7518 +1.808.944.7518

A professional development course for public school teachers. In their work with Micronesian students, schools across the state are presently struggling with the challenges posed by cultural differences, poverty, accompanying strains on family support structures, and pervasive prejudice against Micronesians. provide teachers with insights into the cultures of Micronesia, context around Micronesian migration to Hawai‘i, and art-based strategies that help students to sustain their cultural and linguistic heritage. The course, which brings in experts and leaders from the Micronesian community, also serves as a means of connecting schools with a broader network of support.

A professional development course for public school teachers. In their work with Micronesian students, schools across the state are presently struggling with the challenges posed by cultural differences, poverty, accompanying strains on family support structures, and pervasive prejudice against Micronesians. provide teachers with insights into the cultures of Micronesia, context around Micronesian migration to Hawai‘i, and art-based strategies that help students to sustain their cultural and linguistic heritage. The course, which brings in experts and leaders from the Micronesian community, also serves as a means of connecting schools with a broader network of support.