Journal article
Learner Profile: Heath Te Au, Bachelor of Social Services
Scope. Flexible learning, Vol.Flexible Learning(2), pp.41-42
11/2017
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Abstract
This learner profile explores Heath’s life, and his experiences within Capable NZ. Heath’s early childhood that was marked with fear and mistrust, but also moments of unconditional love.These early childhood experiences would undoubtedly influence many future life decisions. In a home that was immersed in a culture of violence, there was also glimpses of positivity and love; Heath’s Grandfather, for instance, was quite a character, and was an extremely positive role model, who taught Heath to question everything, which is a lesson that still resonates today. Although there was much harm done at the hands of Heath’s Father, through him, he did give the connection to the people of this land. Heath’s Great Uncle George Te Au, was Kaumätua of Murihiku and Te Rauaroha, he was highly regarded Käi Tahu rangatira, and it is because of this, that the name Heath shares still holds a lot of his mana.
Details
- Title
- Learner Profile: Heath Te Au, Bachelor of Social Services
- Creators
- Trish Franklin - Otago PolytechnicPhoebe Eden-Mann - Otago Polytechnic
- Publication Details
- Scope. Flexible learning, Vol.Flexible Learning(2), pp.41-42
- Publisher
- Otago Polytechnic Press
- Identifiers
- 991012978045602368
- Copyright
- © 2017 the authors
- Academic Unit
- Science; Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article