A Deeper Insight...

An Educational Perspective...
Analesi Tuicaumia

Hear from Kindergarten and Primary School Teacher, Analesi Tuicaumia, as she answers some questions in reflection of her career:

  • What are the different challenges in providing quality early years education between urban and rural students?
  • Where does the Fijian early years curriculum excel?
  • What do you think of the level of support/training ECE teachers are provided in Fiji? If relevant, where do you think there could be improvement?
  • To what extent is education continued in the home?
  • What is your vision for a quality early years education?
  • How does Fiji’s education system overcome challenges of island/rural settings?
  • How may Fiji’s education system need to adapt to covid-19?
Elaine Chandra

Hear from Secondary School Teacher, Elaine Chandra, as she reflects on her time in a range of school settings and considers these questions:

  • What are the different challenges in providing quality education between urban and rural students?
  • What do you think of the level of support/training ECE teachers are provided in Fiji? If relevant, where do you think there could be improvement?
  • To what extent is education continued in the home?
  • What are some of the challenges and strengths of education in Fiji?
  • How does Fiji’s education system overcome challenges of island/rural settings?
  • How may Fiji’s education system need to adapt to covid-19?
  • What is your vision for the future of Fiji’s education system?
  • Where do you see Fiji’s students having the biggest impact towards Fiji’s development?
Dr Annie Crookes

Dr Annie Crookes draws on experiences lecturing in the UK, Middle East and the Pacific Islands to provide insights on these questions:

  • How would an innovative curriculum adjust to educate its students on the most current global challenges?
  • How may Fiji’s education system need to adapt to covid-19?
  • What are some of the challenges and strengths of education in Fiji?
  • What would be your vision for the future of Fiji’s education system?
Mr Jovesa Korovulavula

In this video Mr Jovesa Korovulavula from the Special & Inclusive Education unit of the Ministry of Education offers his insights into these questions:

  • What support is available for SIE students?
  • What support is available for SIE teachers?
  • How does Fiji’s education system overcome challenges of island/rural settings?
  • What is your vision for the future of Fiji’s education system?
  • How may Fiji’s education system need to adapt to covid-19?
  • What are some of the challenges for education in Fiji?
A Youth Perspective...
Alumita Kanavakatini
  • Parental Support
  • Opportunity to generate an income
  • The impact of limited resources
  • The aspirations of Fijian youths
  • Accessing quality education
Salaseini Vakatale
  • How would you describe your experience of education in Fiji?
  • How much support is provided to students from island communities to access higher education?
  • Was your education an inclusive experience?
  • How may Fiji’s education system need to adapt to covid-19?
  • How is education perceived by community members?
  • What would be your vision for the future of Fiji’s education system?
Losalini Lomaloma
  • Unemployment
  • Teenage pregnancy
  • Rural challenges
An Interview With Lulu