Ta'iala mo le Gagana Sāmoa - Pasifika Education Community

Vāega 2: ‘O ni fa‘ata‘ita‘iga i le aganu‘u fa‘asāmoaLevel 2: Suggested aspects of fa‘asāmoaAt this level, students might observe and attempt to imitate culturally specific aspects of languagebehaviour in familiar situations. They can begin to practise using language in culturally appropriateways, even though they might not be aware of the full cultural significance of the language andassociated behaviour they are trying out. The students’ knowledge of how to behave in responseto Samoan cultural values at this level builds on the understandings they have acquired at level 1.As they interact with speakers of gagana Sāmoa, students can observe and then respond appropriately,for example, using some of the body positioning and gestures they have observed speakers using inparticular contexts.The table below suggests possible aspects of aganu‘u fa‘asāmoa for the Cultural Knowledge strandat level 2.Atamai i le Aganu‘uCultural KnowledgeStudents will:‘O ni fa‘ata‘ita‘iga i le aganu‘u fa‘asāmoaSuggested aspects of fa‘asāmoaStudents could be learning through experiences thatallow them to:• differentiate and express social roles andrelationships;• use appropriate forms of language for themselvesand others in specified situations and contexts;• recognise and express fa‘aaloalo in a variety ofcontexts;• talk about and explain roles in the immediatefamily and the extended family, including theroles of ancestors and elders, for example, bysaying ‘O le tamā ‘o le ulu o le ‘āiga (My father isthe head of my family), ‘O le tinā e faufautua mafesoasoani ‘i le tamā o le ‘āiga (My mother helpsmy father), or ‘O tamaiti e faia fe‘au (The childrendo chores);• use the body language and positioning that areappropriate at family gatherings and church orvillage functions, for example, by saying tulouwith their body position low and head bowed;and by approaching an adult from behind whendelivering a message (and saying tulou);• give other young people appropriate instructions,such as Fa‘atai ou vae (Cross your legs) and ‘Auale tautala ma le mama (Don‘t speak with yourmouth full);• address the teacher correctly, for example, bysaying Tālofa lau susuga;• use the words fa‘afetai and fa‘amolemolecorrectly;• understand the reasons for instructions such asNofo ‘i lalo ma tautala (When you speak, sit down)and ‘Aua le gutu oso/tali ‘upu (Don‘t answer back);57