This study aims to investigate the experiences of Solomon Islands students during the shift to online, remote teaching during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It utilises the tokstori to collect data from 16 Solomon Islands students of the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Suva and Honiara campuses. It is framed and analysed data using Khan’s eight dimensions of gauging successful e-learning experiences. Prior to COVID-19, many of the courses at the USP were offered in blended mode, which encompasses both online and face-to-face delivery. However, with a sudden move to fully online offerings, and the associated fears resulting from the unknowns of COVID-19, this was disruptive and traumatic for many students. However, analysis identified several key factors aiding student success including many Solomon Islands students being able to eventually cope with the disruption and displayed independence and resilience. It is also found that Solomon Island students got to experience new applications and tools such as, for example, having to be in Zoom or having to sit an online exam. This study has potential to inform higher education institutes (HEIs) in the Pacific Islands and beyond, and the need to carefully navigate the practical realities of the islands in the interaction between digital technologies, instructors and students to facilitate online learning post-pandemic.
This paper provides finding on the relevance of the social study curriculum of Solomon Islands (SI). It reports on the findings of a study conducted with teachers in two case study secondary schools in the Solomon Islands using qualitative methods (group discussions and one-on-one interviews) The study revealed that the current teaching topics, themes and approaches of the social study curriculum are irrelevant and outdated its usefulness. There needs to be a review of the social study curriculum to cater for knowledge, values and skills that are relevant to the 21 st century Solomon Island's society. The study also provides further conceptual insights into Solomon Islands teaching approaches and strategies that are currently relatively unexplored. These include approaches and strategies in teaching of social study that produces good and active citizenship.
This study sought to gather consensus from sports practitioners, strategies that could be employed to improve women's sports in Solomon Islands. Utilising the Nominal Group Technique, 16 participants underwent half a day's workshop and agreed on the salience of changing mindsets by breaking cultural and religious beliefs around female positioning in society. Part of this, is implementable strategic plans at the government level that provides an enabling environment for ample opportunities for women to participate in sports at all levels.This includes increased numbers of women's expertise in major sports roles such as coaching, technical officials and administrators.
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