TY  - BOOK
AU  - Tuqota,Finau Huʻakau
TI  - Primary education in Tonga: 1923-1976 : through the eyes of Sione Tupou Hu'akau : and other stories 
SN  - 9829147010
U1  - 372.99612 23
PY  - 2012///]
CY  - Suva, Fiji
PB  - Native Academy Publishers
KW  - Tuqota, Finau Hu'akau
KW  - Education, Elementary
KW  - Tonga
KW  - History
KW  - Traditional fishing
KW  - Longevity
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (page 118)
N2  - Opens a small window of opportunity to peek ito the 1930s educational system and practices in Tonga, through the eyes of an educational pioneer of immense experience in both formal and informal education. Sione Hu'akau's testimonies and stories are priceless resource materials, for researches and educators of today. Traditional education and practices thrived in various primary school locations and village settings of the 1930s in different island groups of Tonga. It is also observed with interest, the variations in school activities and curriculum contents taught in schools, based on religious or government systems and, or, its geographical proximity to Nukualofa. Besides education, the traditional method of atu fishing is also highlighted, the unique traditional fishing equipment used and finally, the traditional method of sharing the catch. The story on the longevity of the people of Mo'unga'one island in Tonga, based on unique diet and lifestyle, will never cease to amaze any reader. [Aims to] inspire and motivate the younger generations to embrace and practice the principles of their cultural values.--Cover
ER  -