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D.Ed. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2015.Includes bibliographical references.Teachers who are flu... more D.Ed. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2015.Includes bibliographical references.Teachers who are fluent in the Hawaiian language and culture as well as in appropriate culturebased pedagogy are essential to the success of Hawaiian language medium/immersion education. This study explores the distinct practices of a preservice teacher education program in preparing kumu mauli ola Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian cultural identity teachers) for initial preschool-secondary teacher certification. As a practitioner inquiry, this study focuses on deepening understandings of current practices. Developed as multi-methods study, Hawaiian cultural values and practices congruent with this distinct Hawaiian educational community are applied throughout its methodology. In recognition of the expertise of program stakeholders, the experiences and perspectives of 23 program instructors, mentor teachers, and graduates were collected through anamanaʻo (survey), hui kūkākūkā (focus groups), and nīnauele (interviews). The findings examine the efficacy of preservice programming in cultivating essential cultural and professional proficiencies of mauli ola Hawaiʻi teachers and inform the ongoing development of this distinctive area of teacher preparation. Insights gained from this study affirm and promote high impact practices supportive of the cultural growth and professional learning of student teachers

In the early 1980s, the Hawaiian language had reached its low point with fewer than 50 native spe... more In the early 1980s, the Hawaiian language had reached its low point with fewer than 50 native speakers of Hawaiian under the age of 18. Outside of the Niyihau community, a small group of families in Honolulu and Hilo were raising their children through Hawaiian. This article shares the perspectives of three pioneering families of the Hawaiian language revitalization movement over one generation of growth, change, and transformation. Our living case study stands as a testament for other Hawaiian language families who have endured the challenges of revitalizing the Hawaiian language as the living language of the home, school, and community. The article also celebrates the legacy of the Hawaiian language movement upon the 20th-year anniversary of Hawaiian-medium education within the public sector.

As a Native Hawaiian, I am steadfast in my efforts to revitalize the Hawaiian language and cultur... more As a Native Hawaiian, I am steadfast in my efforts to revitalize the Hawaiian language and culture as I embrace the “Hawaiian immersion lifestyle” as an educator, a mother, and Tūtūmā to my 14 grandchildren. At this late point in my career—I’ve been a teacher and administrator for over four decades—I especially valued the learning opportunities and experiences of being a member of the pioneer cohort of the EdD program. The 28 cohort members were from diverse backgrounds and contributed incredible amounts of community and educational expertise. Combined with the dedicated visionaries who served as doctoral faculty and mentors, we truly represented Hawai‘i’s multicultural community and educational landscapes. The diversity amongst us added many layers of depth to our inquiries and reflections and ultimately elevated our development as servant leaders. I consider my journey within the EdD program as transformative; I arrived as an educator and progressed to become a practitioner resear...

Hūlili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, 2007

In the early 1980s, the Hawaiian language had reached its low point with fewer than 50 native spe... more In the early 1980s, the Hawaiian language had reached its low point with fewer than 50 native speakers of Hawaiian under the age of 18. Outside of the Niʻihau community, a small group of families in Honolulu and Hilo were raising their children through Hawaiian. This article shares the perspectives of three pioneering families of the Hawaiian language revitalization movement over one generation of growth, change, and transformation. Our living case study stands as a testament for other Hawaiian language families who have endured the challenges of revitalizing the Hawaiian language as the living language of the home, school, and community. The article also celebrates the legacy of the Hawaiian language movement upon the 20th-year anniversary of Hawaiian-medium education within the public sector.

Online Submission, 2007

In the early 1980s, the Hawaiian language had reached its low point with fewer than 50 native spe... more In the early 1980s, the Hawaiian language had reached its low point with fewer than 50 native speakers of Hawaiian under the age of 18. Outside of the Niÿihau community, a small group of families in Honolulu and Hilo were raising their children through Hawaiian. This article shares the perspectives of three pioneering families of the Hawaiian language revitalization movement over one generation of growth, change, and transformation. Our living case study stands as a testament for other Hawaiian language families who have endured the challenges of revitalizing the Hawaiian language as the living language of the home, school, and community. The article also celebrates the legacy of the Hawaiian language movement upon the 20th-year anniversary of Hawaiian-medium education within the public sector.

Articles by Makalapua Alencastre

Indigenous Educational Models for Contemporary Practice: In Our Mother's Voice II, 2008

Hūlili: Multidisciplinary Research on Hawaiian Well-Being, 2007

In the early 1980s, the Hawaiian language had reached its low point with fewer than 50 native spe... more In the early 1980s, the Hawaiian language had reached its low point with fewer than 50 native speakers of Hawaiian under the age of 18. Outside of the Niʻihau community, a small group of families in Honolulu and Hilo were raising their children through Hawaiian. This article shares the perspectives of three pioneering families of the Hawaiian language revitalization movement over one generation of growth, change, and transformation. Our living case study stands as a testament for other Hawaiian language families who have endured the challenges of revitalizing the Hawaiian language as the living language of the home, school, and community. The article also celebrates the legacy of the Hawaiian language movement upon the 20th-year anniversary of Hawaiian-medium education within the public sector.

Online Submission, 2007

In the early 1980s, the Hawaiian language had reached its low point with fewer than 50 native spe... more In the early 1980s, the Hawaiian language had reached its low point with fewer than 50 native speakers of Hawaiian under the age of 18. Outside of the Niÿihau community, a small group of families in Honolulu and Hilo were raising their children through Hawaiian. This article shares the perspectives of three pioneering families of the Hawaiian language revitalization movement over one generation of growth, change, and transformation. Our living case study stands as a testament for other Hawaiian language families who have endured the challenges of revitalizing the Hawaiian language as the living language of the home, school, and community. The article also celebrates the legacy of the Hawaiian language movement upon the 20th-year anniversary of Hawaiian-medium education within the public sector.

Indigenous Educational Models for Contemporary Practice: In Our Mother's Voice II, 2008