Akoaga : efficacy, agency, achievement and success in the tertiary sector : focus on students and parents from Pasifika communities

Marat, Deepa; Papoutsaki, Evangelia; Latu, Savae; Aumua, Linda; Talakai, Malia; Sun, Kang

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2011-01-01
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Marat,D., Papoutsaki,E., Latu,S., Aumua,L., Talakai,M. and Sun, K. (2011). Akoaga : efficacy, agency, achievement and success in the tertiary sector : focus on students and parents from Pasifika communities.
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Abstract
The term akoaga has a pan-Polynesian origin and meaning. In the Samoan language, the term can be broken into two root words, ako and aga. Ako or ato means basket and aga means measurements associated with weaving.
Keywords:
Pasifika students, tertiary education, student success
ANZSRC Field of Research:
130311 Pacific Peoples Education, 130103 Higher Education
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