Teacher Education Department (TED)
Teacher Education Department (TED)
The Teacher Education Department focuses on curriculum and pedagogy. Thus, the general aim of this department is to offer high quality courses that prepare graduates to effectively teach the curriculum in their classes and confidently use a multitude of teaching approaches for the various curriculum areas at Early Childhood Education, Primary and Secondary levels.
Staff
Associate Professor for Sports, Health and Physical Education
Qualifications: MPH University of Michigan, AB Albion College, Dip MinStudies Phema SP, CertIV TAE APTS
Teaching: Physical Education and Health Courses
Name: Tavu’i Dr. Niusila Faamanatu-Eteuati
Qualifications:
2020- PhD in Educational Psychology – Faculty of Education, Victoria University of Wellington.
2020 – Postgraduate Certificate in Intercultural Communications and Applied Translation, Victoria University of Wellington.
2007 – Master of Special Educational Needs (conjoint award of Roehampton University, London; Charles University, Prague & Fontys University, Netherlands)
1998 – Bachelor of Social Science & Diploma of Secondary School Teaching – majored in Environmental Studies, Geography & Biology (Waikato University, Hamilton).
Teaching:
HTE200 – Teaching Literacy at Primary Level
HTE233 – Teaching Social Studies at secondary Level
HTE265 – Teaching English at Primary Level
HTE361 – Teaching Social Studies at Primary Level
HTE201 – English for Early Childhood Education
HTE303 – Social Studies for Early Childhood Education
HTP260 – Class Management in Action
HTE589 – Applied Linguistics and Language Learning Issues
Second supervisor for NUS PhD Candidate
Second supervisor for Victoria University of Wellington – VUW PhD Candidate
Awards
2017 SunPix Award for Pacific Education – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPi4yhGvVGM
Publications & Seminars:
- Calhoun S, Seals C, Alefosio TC, Faamanatu-Eteuati N. (2024). Phrasal Prosody of Heritage Speakers of Samoan in Aotearoa New Zealand. In: Rao R, ed. The Phonetics and Phonology of Heritage Languages. Cambridge University Press: 84-106.
- Agir, N., Mohd Matore, M.E.E., Faamanatu-Eteuati, N. & Marquez, N. (2023). Outcome-Based Assessment in The Evaluation of Education Programs Through a Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 11(3), 1–14.
- Faamanatu-Eteuati, N. (2023). Pe moni ea o le faia’oga e tu i matagi’olo? Paper presented at the 9th Measina a Samoa Conference 2023, NUS LePapaigalagala.
- Latai, L.; Baice, T.; Vaai,S.; Tsujita, M.; & Faamanatu-Eteuati,N. (2023). Talanoa Fogafala Pacific Identities | Third edition. A poetry and art collaboration between the National University of Samoa and the University of Auckland, NUS Press.
- Faamanatu-Eteuati, N.; Avia, C.; Gauta, F. & Alofipo, H. (2023). Initial Findings of the Relevancy of a Language course for Teacher Upgraders. Paper Presented at the 9th Measina a Samoa Connference 2023. NUS, LePapaigalagala.
- Faamanatu-Eteuati, N (2022), O le Fale Fai’afa ma nai Motugaafa: In Latai, L., Baice, T., Matapo, J: Talanoa and Nofo across the Moana (2nd Edition), The Round Table. National University of Samoa and University of Auckland (poem).
- Faamanatu-Eteuati, N (2022), A’oa’o mai la ‘ou A’oa’o atu: In Latai, L., Baice, T., Matapo, J: Talanoa and Nofo across the Moana (2nd Edition), The Round Table. National University of Samoa and University of Auckland (poem).
Qualifications
PhD (Massey University)
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts BA (Hons), University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, USA
Master of Fine Arts MFA (Hons) The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois USA
PhD Candidate, Centre for Samoan Studies, National University of Samoa, Samoa
TEACHING
HVA001 Fundamentals of Art & Design
HVA002 Design Methods – Elements & Principles of Art
HVA100 Introduction to Drawing & Painting
HVA101 Ancient Civilizations – 21st Century Art
HVA200 Graphic Design, Illustration & Print Media
HVA201 Advanced Construction: Materials & Techniques
HVA204 Advanced Experimental Drawing & Painting
HVA300 Beyond Oceania and Art of Rising Civilizations
HVA301 Modern Samoan Art & Popular Culture
HVA302 Exhibition, Museum and Gallery Practises
HVA202 Teaching Visual Art at Secondary Level
HVA203 Teaching Visual Art at Primary Level
HTE264 Teaching Expressive Arts at Primary Level
CONTACT DETAILS
Office: RM 29, 2nd floor, Toi Building, Mountainside campus
Art Room: RM G211, 2nd floor, Mountainside campus
Preparatory Room: RMG212, 2nd floor Mountainside campus
E mail: l.leonard@nus.edu.ws
Phone: 685 20072 Ext 349 or 330
Publications:
Latai, L & Mc Donald, L (2020) Art and Wellness: Expressive Arts as Therapy in the Pacific Context, It takes an Island and an Ocean E Book, Chapter 7, Selected papers from the Third Vaka Pasifiki Education Conference, University of the South Pacific, Faculty of Arts, Law and Education, Institute of Education, Suva, Fiji July 30, 2020
Latai, L (2020) An Evolution of Teaching Visual Art in Samoa: A Personal Journey History, Insights, Challenges and Successes at Tertiary Level Pacific Arts, The Journal of the Pacific Art Association In press
Tamasailau, S., Lafotanoa T., Hope, E, Temese, S., Aiolupotea, M., Latai, L., Tamanikaiyaroi, L., and Naomi Faamanatu, (2020), Love Under the Palms: The dialogical challenges of Talking About Sex Relations in the Pacific: A Samoan Case Study. Auckland University, In press
Latai, L., and Mutch, C., (2019) Creativity Beyond the formal Curriculum: arts-based interventions in post disaster trauma settings, Pastoral Care in Education Journal: An International of Personal, Social & Emotional Development https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02643944.2019.1642948
Latai, L., and Mutch, C., (2019) Talanoa Fogafala; Hear Our Voices, A poetry and art collaboration between the National University of Samoa & the University of Auckland, Editors Leua Latai, Carol Mutch, Jacoba Matapo & Tim Baice, Published bv Te Whakatere au Papori Navigating Social Currents Research Unit, University of Auckland
ISBN 978 -0-473-48990-0 (soft cover)
ISBN 978-0-473-46991-7 (hard cover)
ISBN 978-0-473-46992 – 4 (pdf)
Latai, L. (2018) Collecting Memories; Shorter Communication, CSS, JSS, Vol. 8, National University of Samoa http://journal.samoanstudies.ws/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/JSS_Vol8_2018-Collecting_Memories.pdf
Fenner, P., Ryan, B., Latai, L., Percival S., (2018) Art making and the promotion of well-being in Samoa -Participants lived experience of a recovery oriented Intervention, Arts & Health Journal: An International Journal for Research, Policy and Practice https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17533015.2017.1334677
Latai, L. & Mc Donald, L. (2017) Evaluation of an Expressive Arts Therapy Program Undertaken in Samoa, CSS, JSS, Vol. 8, National University of Samoa http://journal.samoanstudies.ws/storage/2018/01/Vol7_no.3_5-Evaluation-of-an-Expressive- Art-as-Therapy-Program-Undertaken-in-Samoa.pdf
Latai, L (2017) Fatuga ma Solo Faasamoa & Faaperetania, Visual Arts, Faulty of Education, National University of Samoa ISBN 978982 9003 76 8
Latai, L, Ryan, B, Goding, M, Fenner, P, Percival, S, Percival, W, Endemman, K, Parkin, I, Tuitama, G, & Ng, Chee (2015) Art and Mental Health in Samoa, Australasian Psychiatry 2015, Vol. 23 (6) Supplement 55 – 58 SAGE Journal http://journals.sagepub.com
Latai, L 2015 Pieces of Me – A Collection of Poems written and Illustrated by Leua Latai, National University of Samoa, University of the South Pacific & Expressive Arts Department-Faculty of Education, Samoa Government Printing ISBN 978 982 9003 52 2
Latai, L and Taavao, M 2014 O le Galulolo: Stories, poems and artworks by the tsunami affected school children of the Aleipata School District, Expressive Arts Department, Faculty of Education & Centre of Samoan Studies, National University of Samoa Government Printing ISBN 978 982 9003 515
Vaai, S, Taulealo, V, Collins, F, Solomona S, Latai, L, Polu, L (2012) Chapter VI: Arts, Literature and the Media, Samoa’s Journey 1962 – 2012 Aspects of History, Meleisea, M, Meleisea, P. S, Meleisea, E (ed), Victoria University Press, Wellington. ISBN 978-0-86473-835-6
CURATED EXHIBITIONS, SOLO EXHIBITIONS, MONOGRAPHS & ART CATALOGUES
Latai L., (2020) Art Agency and EnT’s Café Restaurant Collaborative Art Exhibition, Fugalei, July 30 – August 30, 2020, In house publication, National University of Samoa
Latai L., (2020) Coping With COVID 19 Art Exhibition, Niuleá Exhibition Space, Centre for Samoan Studies, National University of Samoa, July, 2020
Latai, L., (2020) Lockdown on line Art Exhibition NUS website) May 2020, National University of Samoa
Latai L., (2019) A Brief Encounter; Art as Therapy Art Exhibition, Salvation Army Regional Headquarters, Motoótua, Apia, UREC funded research
Latai, L., (2019) Tama o le Ele’ele Juried Exhibition & Art Catalogue, Samoa Conference IV, Centre for Samoan Studies, National University of Samoa. ISBN 978-982-9175-12-0
Latai, L., (2019) Samoa Conference IV – Tama o le Ele’ele Juried Art Exhibition & Art Catalogue, National University of Samoa ISBN 978 982 9175 18 2 (electronic) for Tama o le Ele’ele Art Catalogue http://samoanstudies.ws/storage/2019/07/Final-Draft-website-SCIV-Catalogue-Tama-o-le-eleele.pdf
Latai, L., Von Reiche, M., Taulealo, V., Kamu, D., Mariner, N., (2019) Faátai Ou Vae – Fold Your Legs Group Art Exhibition, Manamea Art Studio, Vaimea, Samoa
Latai, L., Ellen, A., (2019) Paper Connections – International Juried Art Exhibition & Catalogue, Indiana South-East University, USA (in-house publication)
Latai, L., Ellen, A., (2019) Paper Connections – International Juried Art Exhibition & Catalogue, National University of Samoa & Indiana South East University (in-house publication)
Latai, L., (2018) Empowering Experiences Art as Therapy Exhibition, Vaka Pasifiki Education Conference, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji
Latai, L., (2017) Mega Objects: Wearable Art Exhibition, Pacific Arts Association Conference, National University of Samoa.
Latai, L., (2017) ANU, NUS & USP Experimental Film; Faáseseina, Pacific Arts Association Conference, National University of Samoa, November 27, 2017
Latai, L., Ellen, A., (2017) Paper Connections; International Juried Art Exhibition, Niuleá Exhibition Space, Centre for Samoan Studies, National University of Samoa & Indiana South East University
Latai, L., Ellen, A., (2017) Paper Connections; International Juried Art Exhibition, Ronald Barr Art Gallery, Indiana South East University
Latai, L., (2016) From Tradition to Contemporary Art: Rebirth of Artistic Heritage in a Changing Pacific, pg 155 Curatorial Statement and Art Exhibition, PIURN Conference Proceedings, National University of Samoahttp://samoanstudies.ws/storage/2017/10/PIURN-Proceedings-FINAL_27.10.2017.pdf
Latai, L., (2016) From Tradition to Contemporary Art: Rebirth of Artistic Heritage in a Changing Pacific Art Exhibition, PIURN Conference, National University of Samoa
Latai, L 2017 National University of Samoa 17 Setema292009 Art as Therapy Exhibition, Faculty of Education Hallway – G Block, September 28, 2017
Latai, L 2014 Nature’s Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters, American Museum of Natural History, NY USA
Latai, L (2014) The Nude, Nudity & Naked Samoans, June 12-21, 2014, National Museum of Samoa & American Museum of Natural History AMNH, New York, USA
Latai, L (2014) The Nude, Nudity & Naked Samoans, June 12-21, 2014, National Museum of Samoa & American Museum of Natural History AMNH, New York, USA
Latai, L., (2011) When Words Alone Are Not Enough, 5th Measina a Samoa Conference, National University of Samoa, August 30th, 2011
Latai, L., (2011) Resilience Art Exhibition, Bowen House Parliament Building, Wellington, New Zealand 2011 [invitation to exhibit]
Latai, L., (2010) Moving On: A Year After, HEART EXHIBITION, September 29th, 2010 Memorial Service for the tsunami victims of 2009. National University of Samoa & University of San Francisco, September 28 – October 1, 2010
Latai, L., (2010) Let the Art Speak – Think Big Rethink Green Art Exhibition, MNRE National Environment Forum, Le Manumea Hotel, Vailima. November 17th, 2010
Latai, L., (2009) Photography, Text and Meaning, 4th Measina a Samoa Conference Journal, Journal of Samoan Studies Vol 3, 2010 pg 1 – 12
Qualification: BCom NUS, DipEd Sam, MTL Canterbury.
Teaching:
HTP160 Microteaching Skills
HTP320 Micorteaching Skills for the Classroom Teacher
HTP321 Multi-Level Teaching
HTP360 Teaching in Real Context
Contact Details:
Office: Rm 28, 2nd Floor Toi Building, Mountainside Campus
Email: t.faalogo@nus.edu.ws
Phone: 20072 ext 392
Qualification:
Cert. Teaching Expressive Arts, BA, Bed
Teaching:
HPA003 Drama
HPA004 Dance
HPA100 Physical Theatre
HPA101 Contemporay Dance and the Pacific
HPA200 Acting for film and Television
HPA201 Samoan siva: Traditional and Contemporary
HPA202 Teaching Performing Arts at Secondary Level
HTE164 Expressive Arts for Primary Teaching
HMU100 Basic Music Theory
HMU101 Instrumental Performance 1
HMU200 Basic Music Theory 1
HMU201 Instrumental Performance 2
HMU202 Teaching Music at Secondary Level
HTP360 Teaching in Real Context
Contact Detail:
Email: s.solomona@nus.edu.ws
Phone: 20072 Extensions 385/304
RESEARCH AREAS
Music Education
Traditional Musical Instruments and Instrumental Music
Qualifications :
Master of Teaching & Learning- Canterbury University 2011
Bachelor of Education – NUS 1991
Diploma of Secondary Teaching STC Malifa 1985
Teaching:
HFT001 Understanding Nutrition
HFT002 Eating for Health
HFT100 Food Technology and Society
HFT200 Nutrients Requirements throughout the Lifespan
HFT202 Teaching Food & Textile Technology at Secondary Level
HFT204 Food & Textile Design Processes
Contact Details:
Office: Rm 4, 2nd Floor Toi Building, Mountainside Campus OR Rm G112 & Rm113 Cooking Block
Email: f.soti@nus.edu.ws
Phone: 20072 Ext. 383 & 374 Mobile: 7588410
Research Interests:
‘FOE Cooking Competition for secondary schools.
Publication(s)
My current publication in 2019-2020 is Professional Development in food & textiles in Samoa. How can we improve learning in the classroom?
Teaching & Learning of Food & Textiles in Samoa: Curriculum as a Contested Process
Perspectives of the Secondary Curriculum of food & textiles in secondary schools in Samoa.
Food & Textiles in Samoan schools: Development or Retrenchment.
Qualifications:
Teaching:
HFT003 From Fiber to Fabric
HFT004 Working with Fabric
HFT101 Textile Technology and Society
HFT201 Apparel: From Design to Garment
HTP160 Microteaching Skills
HTP320 Microteaching Skills for the Classroom Teacher
HTP360 Teaching in Real Context
Contact Details:
Office: Rm 5, 2nd Floor Toi Building, Mountainside Campus Rm 101 & Rm102, Textile Block
Email: p.tugaga@nus.edu.
Phone: 20072 ext 157
Lupematasila Christine Avia- Levasa
Lecturer – English and Social Studies
Name: Fuimaono Seremao Te’o
LECTURER: Music
QUALIFICATIONS: Cert in Teaching Expressive Arts, USP Fiji
ITE, CCNA 1, CCNA 2 Certifications, NUS Samoa
BMus, Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, Australia
TEACHING:
HMU001 Rudiments of Applied Music Theory 1
HMU002 Rudiments of Applied Music Theory 2
HMU100 HMU100 Basic Music Theory 1
HMU101 Instrumental Performance 1
HTE102 Music for Early Childhood Education (ECE)
HTE164 Expressive Arts for Primary Teaching
HTP160 Micro – Microteaching Skills
HTP360 Teaching in Real Context
CONTACT DETAILS:
Office: Rm 20, 2nd Floor Toi Building, Mountainside Campus Rm G201 & 202 Music Block
Email: s.teo@nus.edu.ws
Johannes Uili
Lecturer – Health and Physical Education
Contact Us
Phone: +685 20072 ext 330/394