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The publications and products listed below were produced by PREL staff who have traveled and worked extensively with students and educators in the Pacific region. Many products may be viewed online, or contact orderinfo@prel.org for ordering information. Art
of the Pacific Islands - CD-ROM By Word of Mouth: A Storytelling Guide for the
Classroom This selection of classroom resources is useful for teachers seeking to develop literacy skills in elementary school students through storytelling. Information and classroom activities from three unique perspectives on speech and performance are included. 24 pages. Diversity in Action: Improving Educational Research
in the Pacific Region Educators should not be expected both to teach and to solve the major problems facing education. This paper illustrates the value of educational research and provides strategies by which educators and researchers in diverse settings can find reliable answers to real-life questions. 9 pages. Image to Word — Word to Image: Literally
a Vision Image to Word – Word to Image professional development workshops provide teaching strategies that assist students who are visual learners in attaining literacy. These workshops are offered by PREL’s Pacific Center for the Arts and Humanities (PCAHE), a program that seeks to improve education through standards-based arts and language experiences in the Pacific region. This briefing paper includes teachers’ observations and student artwork that illustrate the techniques and tools available in this creative program. 8 pages. Instructional Leadership in a Pacific Context What questions and issues are principals addressing as Instructional Leaders (IL) in the Pacific region? This briefing paper reviews some of the barriers to IL and possible causes, and offers recommendations that support principals as instructional leaders in their respective Pacific contexts. Some great ideas are shared and may be applicable to your leadership context. 15 pages. Language Cards
Pacific Area Language Materials (PALM) - CD-ROM Pacific Educator
Reading Aloud to Children
- Brochure Reading Instruction for Older Struggling Readers As students progress through the grade levels, the demands of academically rigorous subject matter combined with greater dependence on informational text make it imperative for students to attain age-appropriate reading skills. Yet increasingly, numerous less-proficient readers are found in grades 4 through 8. Although most have a command of social English, many students experience difficulties in reading and writing academic English. This briefing paper discusses possible reasons for the high number of older struggling readers, what teachers can do, and the importance of matching instruction to meet their needs. 4 pages. Standards-Based Instruction for English Language
Learners This briefing paper examines the potential benefits of standards-based instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) and presents a backward mapping process for designing standards-based instructional units. Commentary on two sample units for elementary ELLs provides insight into ELL needs and suggests ways in which teachers can make instructional accommodations in order for ELLs to reach high academic standards. 18 pages. Storytelling: The Heart and Soul of Education This briefing paper presents research on the importance of storytelling in human experience, and explores the relevance of storytelling as an instructional tool in Pacific classrooms. 4 pages. Taking Responsibility for Our Schools: A Series
of Four Articles on Education in Micronesia This series of articles critiques the current state of education in Micronesia and explores the issues and challenges faced by educators in the Freely Associated States (FAS). Various success indicators provide the basis for evaluating FAS elementary and high schools to determine what makes good schools work. 48 pages. Other Resources: The Bess Press University of Hawaii Press
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Last updated January 30, 2004