Pasifika Teacher Aide Project

The Pasifika Teacher Aide Project (PTAP) provided PLD to learning assistants starting in 2005. PTAP content is useful for those working with Pacific learners, ākonga Māori, and any linguistically diverse learners. Four PLD workshops were delivered across two terms, or in two 2-day workshops, with a focus on supporting oral language, questioning, written language, and learning to learn.  All workshops supported participants to enact linguistically and culturally sustaining practice. We provided practical activities, underpinned by theory to support learners’ bilingual/biliteracy development. PTAP was a Ministry of Education funded project. Schools can contact Yolande Mathlay at the Ministry to register interest, or Kyla Hansell for more information.