OBJECTIVES:

1.  Develop basic knowledge, techniques, and skills used in making culturally relevant crafts.

2.  Explore a variety of craft materials and techniques.

This is a one-semester introductory course providing students with opportunities to explore a limited scope of media and techniques in crafts.  Craft processes may include working with fibers, metals, synthetic bodies, clay and wood.  Cultural, geographical and historical contexts for development of crafts are explored.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course helps students to become acquainted with the principles of new language learning. Students will develop awareness and appreciation of Hawaiian language and culture and gain limited experience in using simple courtesy and daily expressions. They will also have an opportunity to explore language options that may differ from the language of their elementary school experience. 

OBJECTIVES:

1. To introduce and practice basic language acquisition skills

2. To expose students to various cultural practices to gain a broader perspective of the world, develop a sense of belonging, and to be mindful of other cultures

3. Actively involve students in cooperation and group projects to develop skills to be a positive and effective community contributor

ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS:  Students will be graded on class participation, assignments, quizzes, projects, and tests.  They are also expected to fulfill General Learner Outcomes that include being a self-directed learner, community contributor, complex thinker, quality producer, effective communicator, and effective and ethical user of technology.