{"id":205298,"date":"2024-10-21T14:08:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T00:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=205298"},"modified":"2024-10-21T14:17:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T00:17:18","slug":"leeward-cc-dive-into-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/10\/21\/leeward-cc-dive-into-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Aspiring teachers explore educational options at Leeward CC<\/abbr>"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Dive Into Education 2.0 student attendees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More than 130 high school students and potential future educators learned about the pathways available through the University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> at a recent event hosted by Leeward Community College aimed at addressing Hawaiʻi<\/span>\u2019s teacher shortage.<\/p>\n

Dive Into Education 2.0 brought together 137 high school students from eight schools, including Maui, Campbell, Farrington, Kapolei, Leilehua, Mililani, Pearl City and Waipahu, as well as a teacher from Kauaʻi<\/span>. It featured representatives from 糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa, 糖心视频<\/abbr> West Oʻahu<\/span>, Leeward and Hawaiʻi<\/span> CC<\/abbr>, and Chaminade University. Students explored educational pathways and learned about various programs.<\/p>\n

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Students and teacher from Maui High made the trip to Leeward CC<\/abbr><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“It was a great experience learning about what the different colleges have to offer, and getting to meet some of their faculty. I also enjoyed meeting students from other schools,” said Briseis Contemplo, a senior from Pearl City High School.<\/p>\n

Breakout sessions provided hands-on learning experiences on building strong teacher-student relationships, using effective classroom tools, and embracing multilingualism. One session encouraged participants to become culturally responsive educators, grounded in Hawaiian culture, through an activity based on the Hawaiian ʻŌlelo<\/span> Noʻeau<\/span> (proverb), “Hoʻokahi<\/span> nō lā o ka malihini” (A stranger only for a day).<\/p>\n

“The students really enjoyed this year\u2019s breakout sessions. I am grateful for the support of the high school [Teaching As a Profession] programs, colleges and community partners who helped make this event such a success,” said Tammy Yoon, event organizer and Pearl City High School Teaching As a Profession Pathway lead. “Together, we are shaping the future of education in Hawaiʻi<\/span>.”<\/p>\n

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Dive Into Education 2.0 Workshop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Leeward CC<\/abbr> Teacher Education Program<\/a> Coordinator Jeff Judd said, “Seeing over 130 high school students come together from across the state eager to become teachers and give back to their communities is truly inspiring!”<\/p>\n

Osa Tui Jr., a 糖心视频<\/abbr> M\u0101noa graduate who began his career as a teacher before becoming the president of the Hawaiʻi<\/span> State Teachers Association, gave the keynote address. He spoke passionately about the importance of leadership in education and the role teachers play in shaping future generations.<\/p>\n

The inaugural Dive Into Education was held in 2023, and organizers look forward to holding the event annually.<\/p>\n

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Participating colleges donated prizes for students.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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