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Dr Aue Te Ava BS, MS, PhD

Lecturer

School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition

Dr Aue Te Ava gained his educational background and qualifications in Sports and Exercise Science majoring in physical education at Brigham Young University of Hawaii, Master of Education in adaptive physical education from the College of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus, and Doctor of Philosophy in physical education of the Faculty of Education at the University of Auckland. As a former physical education teacher, Aue taught in primary and secondary school in Hawaii, Cook Islands, and New Zealand. Also, lectured and course coordinated physical education courses at Charles Darwin University-Northern Territorial of Australia, University of the South Pacific in Fiji, and currently in the School of Sports, Exercise, and Nutrition (SSEN) at Massey University. Aue’s scholarship and leadership of research are not limited to health and physical education but also traditional sports and games in the Pacific, culturally responsive pedagogy, health and wellbeing of Pacific youth, teacher education, farming and livelihood, and health for Pacific people (Falah), Indigenous/Pacific methodologies models and frameworks, inclusive physical education, climate change and mobility in the Pacific, and Pacific Sports and Policy. These research experiences enabled Aue to contribute broadly to examining PhD’s and Master of Education Students, and supervising and co-supervising research students who are studying towards a Master of Public Health/Education and PhD at Massey University. 

Dr Aue Te Ava is a Physical Education and Sport Lecturer, based on Manawatu campus in Palmerston North. Currently, Aue is involved in coordinating several courses, and provides postgraduate supervision. Aue is engaged in various research projects in the Pacific Island community in the Manawatu region, New Zealand, and the South Pacific Island region. An important part of being with Pasifika community is their knowledge of cultural values and activities of tradition in physical education and sport for development and how these enhances their  wellbeing, and how these are situated in a social cultural setting that is culturally responsive.

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Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: +6469516826
    Location: 1.30, PTC
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science - Brigham Young Univeristy (1998)
  • Master of Science Kinesiology and Leisure Science - University of Hawai'i at Manoa (2001)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education - University of Auckland (2012)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Health and Physical Education

Pacific Health and wellbeing

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Traditional Sports and Games in the Pacific 

Sport for Development in the Pacific 

Pacific Sports and Policy

 

Research Opportunities

  • Physical Education and Wellbeing  (28/08/2023) The research examines Pacific students' perception of cultural values and activities of tradition in physical education at four Year 9 and Year 10 schools and how this enhances their wellbeing.
  • Diaspora study of Fijian Youth in New Zealand  (10/10/2023) The study explores twenty-one Fijian rugby players from the Easter Saints Rugby club in Fiji. The aim is to examine their perspectives rugby and how this improve their wellbeing.
  • Sustainable Education in Niue  (28/07/2023) Behold the coconut palm! Sustainability and values-based education in Niue

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Curriculum and Pedagogy (130200): Education (130000): Physical Education and Development Curriculum and Pedagogy (130210)

Keywords

Indigenous/Pacific methodologies 

Health, Physical Education and Sports

Sport for Development in the Pacific

Family Farming and livelihood, and Health and Physical Activity (FALAHPA)

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Pacific Health and wellbeing

Teaching Education

Climate Change Mobility 

 

 

Research Outputs

Journal

Te Ava, A., & Page, A. (2020). How the Tivaevae Model can be Used as an Indigenous Methodology in Cook Islands Education Settings. Australian Journal of Indigenous Education. 49(1), 70-76
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Te Ava, A. (2020). Culturally responsive pedagogy for sustainable quality education in the cook islands setting. Waikato Journal of Education. 25(1), 31-41
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Te Ava, A., & Page, A. (2019). A critical view of female aggression and the implications of gender, culture, and a changing society A Cook Islands perspective. Journal of New Zealand and Pacific Studies. 7(2), 201-207
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Hyndman, B., Mahony, L., Te Ava, A., Smith, S., & Nutton, G. (2017). Complementing the Australian primary school Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum: exploring children's HPE learning experiences within varying school ground equipment contexts. Education 3-13. 45(5), 613-628
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Midford, R., Cahill, H., Geng, G., Leckning, B., Robinson, G., & Te Ava, A. (2017). Social and emotional education with Australian Year 7 and 8 middle school students: A pilot study. Health Education Journal. 76(3), 362-372
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Mahony, L., Hyndman, B., Nutton, G., Smith, S., & Te Ava, A. (2017). Monkey bars, noodles and hay bales: a comparative analysis of social interaction in two school ground contexts. International Journal of Play. 6(2), 166-176
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Ava, AT., & Rubie-Davies, C. (2016). Cook Islands students' attitudes towards physical education. Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 41(4), 126-136
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Te Ava, A., Smith, SE., Peitch, F., & McKenna, T. (2014). A Difficult Dinner Party – Being Loved and Safe: How Spirituality in Education Can Open Inclusive Practices,. Creative Approaches to Research. 7(2), 25-38
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Te Ava, A., Rubie-Davies, C., Airini, ., & Ovens, A. (2013). Akaoraora'ia te peu 'ā to 'ui tūpuna: Culturally responsive pedagogy for cook islands secondary school physical education. Australian Journal of Indigenous Education. 42(1), 32-43
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Te Ava, A. (2010). Taangaanga te Peu Rarotonga: Investing Rarotongan Core Values. Brigham Young University of Hawaii Journal of Pacific Island Studies. 33(1), 40-53
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Book

Te Ava, A., Dudley, D., Cairney, J., & Lauff, J. (2022). Education in sport and physical activity across the Pacific. In K. Petry, & J. de Jong (Eds.) Education in sport and physical activity: future directions and global perspectives. (pp. 126 - 136). Uk: Routledge, Taylor and Francis
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Te Ava, A. (2022). Vugalei: A Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Model for Teacher Education in Fijian Schools.. In Teacher Education in the Pacific. Springer, Singapore: In: Peters M.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Teacher Education
[Chapter]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
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Bunda, T., Te Ava, A., Gibley, K., Heckenberg, R., & Ward, R. (2020). ‘We Speak: Indigenous Voices Redefine the Doctoral Experience’. In K. Trimmer, D. Hoven, & P. Keskitalo (Eds.) Indigenous Postgraduate Education: Intercultural Perspectives. Perspectives Series Editors: Fred Dervin, University of Helsinki, Finland; and Zehavit Gross, SOE, Bar Ilan University: Charlotte, Information Age Publishing Incorporated
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Te Ava, A., & Devi, Y. (2019). Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Creating Opportunities for Teacher Professional Development in the Cook Islands. In MA. Peter (Ed.) In MA Peters (ed.). Encyclopaediaof Teacher Education. Springer Nature Singapore, PTC LTD.
[Chapter]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
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Te Ava, A., Smith, S., Rubie-Davis, C., & Airini, A. (2018). Atoro’ia te peu ‘ā to ‘ui tūpuna: A Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for Pasifika Peoples. In M. Henning, K. Christian, R. Dryer, F. Moir, R. Billington, & A. Hill (Eds.) In Book chapter: Cultivating a healthy lifestyle among faculty and students. Editors: Dr Marcus A. Henning, Dr Christian U. Krägeloh, Dr Rachel Dryer, Dr Fiona Moir, Professor Rex Billington, Professor Andrew G. Hill. In Book chapter: Cultivating a healthy lifestyle among faculty and students: Published in Routledge: Taylor & Francis Group.
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Budd, Y., Geng, C., & Te Ava, A. (2016). Identity, language, and culture: Six frames. In S. O'Neil, & VH. Rensburg (Eds.) Global language policies and local educational practices and cultures. (pp. 32 - 53). Blue Mounds: Blue Mounds, WI: Deep University Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
Te Ava, A., Budd, Y., & Geng, G. (2016). Identity, language and culture: Six frames. In S. O’ Neill, & H. van Rensburg (Eds.) Global language policies and local educational practices and cultures. (pp. 32 - 53). Blue Mounds: WI: Deep University Press
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Thompson, S., McDonald, F., Te Ava, A., Talakai, M., & Taumoepeau, V. (2009). . Training manual for teaching working with pacific students: Engaging pacific learners.. In . Good Practice Publication Grant e-Book Ako Aotearoa (Ed.) Engaging pacific learners. (pp. 1 - 38). New Zealand: Good Practice Publication Grant e-Book Ako Aotearoa
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Te Ava, A., Thompson, S., McDonald, F., Talakai, M., & Taumeapeau, V. (Eds.) (2009). Training manual for teaching working with pacific students: Engaging pacific learners. Auckland: Good Practice Publication Grant e-Book Ako Aotearoa: www.akoaotearoa.ac.nz/gppg-ebook.
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Creative Work

Te Ava, A.(2021). Physical Education and Sports at the University of the South Pacific at Laucala campus in Suva, Fiji.. University of the South Pacific Laucala campus: Oceania Sports Information Center at USP
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Conference

Te Ava, A. (2021, July). Impact of personal suiced stigma on help-seeking intentions and mitigation by suicide literacy and past experience. Presented at Virtual Seminar Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention. Griffith University, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
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Te Ava, A. (2021, May). What happened and what’s next?. Presented at UNESCO World Conference Wrap Up: Education Sustainable Development. Germany Commission for UNESCO advisory partnership..
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
Te Ava, A. (2021, April). Time to Act – Now or Never. Presented at Online Workshop: Education Sustainable Development (ESD) for 2030 Framwork. Berlin Conference.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
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Te Ava, A., & Lauff, J.(2021, October). ‘Physical Literacy: Cultural Connection’. .
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Te Ava, A.(2020, February). International, Australian, Suicide Prevention (IASP). .
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Livinia, T., & Te Ava, A.Ensuring Inclusive and Quality Early Childhood Education and Care in the Pacific Through Teacher Education. . Tanoa International Hotel, Nadi, Fiji.
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Dorovolomo, J., & Te Ava, A. (2019). Newspaper as a vehicle for fan participation in the management of the Fiji Rugby Union. Paper presented at the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand. : Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand
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Te Ava, A., & Smith, S.(2016, July). Teacher Education and Leadership in the Northern Territory of Australia. Chair at the Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA) Conference.
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Te Ava, A. (2014). Initiating a culturally responsive pedagogy: Historical shifts in health and physical education. Conference proceedings: Australian Association for Research Education (AARE) – New Zealand Association for Research Education (NZARE. : Speaking back through research
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
Te Ava, A. (2014, November). Emerging Research. Presented at presented at the 28th Conference Combined Proceedings of Australian Association of Education; Research (AARE)/New Zealand Association of Research Education (NZARE). Queensland University of Technology (Kelvin Campus) Brisbane.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
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Te Ava, A. (2013). Kia Marama Te Au Tauira Ite ‘Āite’anga Ote Au Peu ‘Ui Tūpuna: Students’ Perceptions of Cultural Activités in Physical Education. 28th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER): A Defining Time, 27-29 November 2013, Melbourne University.. : 28th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER): A Defining Time
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
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Te Ava, A.(2013, June). Historical Shifts of Cook Islands Education. Presented at the 13th International Conference on Diversity.
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Te Ava, A. (2011, July). Kaveinga no te Raveanga: Tivaevae as an Indigenous Methodology in Cook Islands setting. Presented at Building Research Capability for the Social Sciences (BRCSS) – Pacific Post Graduate Talanoa Series. University of Auckland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
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Te Ava, A. (2010, September). Metaphor for Teaching and Learning Excellence. Presented at Unitec Academic Research Symposium. Unitec Waitakarei Campus, Henderson.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
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Te Ava, A.(2008, November). Cook Islands cultural values and beliefs in teaching and learning. .
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Te Ava, A. (2008, April). Building Pacific Research Scholarship. Presented at Research Scholarship. Fale Pasifika Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
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Te Ava, A.(2007, October). Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. Pre-Conference Pasifika Symposium.
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Te Ava, A. (2007, October). Cultural Methodologies for Physical Education in the Cook Islands. Presented at Pasifika Symposium for Education at the University of Victoria in Wellington. Victoria University Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Te Ava, A.
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Te Ava, A.(2004, January). Ethnography Analysis: Cook Islands Physical Activity. Ethnography Analysis: Cook Islands Physical Activity.
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Te Ava, A.(1998, October). The Effects of Nordic Track versus Arm Ergometer in Cardiovascular Maximal Oxygen Consumption (Max VO2).. The Effects of Nordic Track versus Arm Ergometer in developing Cardiovascular Maximal Oxygen Consumption (Max VO2)..
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Other

Te Ava, A. (2019, November). Quality Physical Education. Presented at University of the South Pacific in Fiji. : University of the South Pacific Press.
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Te Ava, A. (2015). Hawaiian Voyages sail in to Charles Darwin University. enews, Issue 7
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Consultancy and Languages

Consultancy

  • May 2022 - present - Oceania, Sports, Education Programme. Industry Advisory Committee, Sports Education and Training in Pacific Island
    To empower, inspire and revolutionize the Pacific Sport Workforce. Micro-Qualification in Enhance Governance Practices in a Sports Organisation, Oceania, National Olympic Committee (ONOC) & OSEP, Fiji
  • July 2022 - present - USP and Sports Matters
    To promote, inspire and appreciate the values of Olympus and integrity of sport in the Pacific.
  • April 2021 - present - USP Global Quality Physical Education
    Learn how to provide inclusive, flexible and interactive physical education lessons for all types of learners.

Languages

  • Cook Islands Maori
    Last used: 26/8/2023
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • itaukei Fijian and Indo-Fiji
    Last used: 26/08/2023
    Spoken ability: Average
    Written ability: Needs work

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

Undergraduate (100, 200 and 300-level) and postgraduate student supervision (Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, MSc and PhD)

Contact Supervisor

Graduate Supervision Statement

The ideal supervision style I belief works for me is providing direction and structure to the student's research project.  Respect, teamwork, communication, facilitate learning on number of levels, cultural understanding, and developing good relationships are important part of supervisionj. 

Also, I am available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.

 


Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 1 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Adam Fraser - Doctor of Philosophy
    Habitability, sovereignty and negotiation – the challenges for the Cook and Marshall Islands to adapt in place to climate change.

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