Traditional Education System of Palau (English)
Tellames L, Marrug FR, Black PW, Abels B (ed). 2006. Traditional Education System of Palau (English). Palau Historic Preservation Office, Bureau of Arts and Culture, Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs. Traditional and Customary Practices Series. 12
From the Introduction: "The traditional education system of Palau made it possible for Palauans to live in a healthy and peaceful community. Children were called to good verbal conduct toward others by their parents, and encouraged to perform small tasks assigned to them. As they reached the age of maturity, they were required to join the small clubs in the community, in this way exposing themselves to different skills and types of knowledge the appropriation of which was considered appropriate for their respective age. At this point, they were expected to master various skills and to conduct themselves according to ways acceptable within the society. Children acquired knowledge in private homes and, later on, the clubs, two institutions which in combination served the goals that today are targeted by schools. Each home and club taught different skills and knowledge to children, drawing on different techniques, but the most important thing a children had to learn was respect (omengull). The teaching of respect (omengull) was the basis for behavioral conduct among family, clan, and village." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to Palau Historic Preservation Office, Bureau of Arts and Culture Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs, administered by the Pacific West Regional Office, National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
- Type
- Book
- Date of Issue
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palau Historic Preservation Office, Bureau of Arts and Culture, Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs
- Units
- HPF