Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 6, Number 4, 1 April 1989 — DOE Seeks Helpers In Hawaiian Studies [ARTICLE]

DOE Seeks Helpers In Hawaiian Studies

The Hawaiian Studies Program in the Honolulu District, Department of Education Elementary Schools is accepting applications from people who are interested in being part-time teacher helpers. Hours are 17 hours or less per week. Pay is subject to department regulations. According to recruiter Harriet 0'Sullivan, the program is seeking available community resource people in to help implement, enneh andextend the Hawaiian Studies program in Honoluluschools. At the present time and over the next school year, the Honolulu District is seeking people who are: • generally knowledgeable about Hawaiian culture, loeal history, and cultural practices; • willing and able to work with the teacher(s) to plan lessons and activities for various grade levels; • native speakers and/or willing to take courses in Hawaiian language and culture (the adult eommunity schools offer free Hawaiian language courses throughout the year); • willing and able to share their expertise and to participate in classroom activities in the school. Since 1978 many changes have been made in DOE curriculum, personnel, and policies. The schools, the department and the legislature eontinue to support and highlight Hawaiian Studies. If you are interested in supporting Hawaiian Studies in DOE schools, eall 732-7634. Leave your name and phone number and the best time for you to be reached.