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Teacher and Course Information

Mr. Roy Alameida
Social Studies

Aloha Kakou.

I am Kumu Roy Alameida, teacher for Mo‘olelo Hawai‘i (Hawaiian History) and Ke ‘Ano teacher/advisor. I also teach Alaka‘i Hawai‘i (Hawaiian Leaders) and other Social Studies courses.

Originally from O‘ahu, born and raised, I relocated to Hawai‘i Island in 2005.

Course Overview

This Hawaiian History course identifies and examines historical events in Hawai‘i before Western contact and to the present. The primary goal is to have students understand how these historical events affected previous generations of Kanaka Maoli and continue to affect Kanaka Maoli today. The focus and point-of-view approach to the course is Kanaka Maoli which has been ignored in the past, but is valid and deserves to be expressed. A related goal to the course is to encourage students to become involved in current issues that are linked to the past and use that involvement as the opportunity for developing a better future for Hawai‘i and Kanaka Maoli. Finally, students will benefit from a better understanding of Hawaiian history since the Kanaka Maoli view considers the misconceptions common in the records of past observers and historians.

Alaka‘i Hawai‘i or Hawaiian Leaders course identifies and examines Native Hawaiian and non-Native Hawaiian leaders, past and present, and the events, issues and challenges of their leadership. The course is required for all students in the Business and Leadership Academy and also fulfills a Social Studies course requirement.

Instructors Philosophy of Education

Every student learner is a unique individual who requires a safe, caring, and inspiring environment that allows for growth and maturity. As an educator my goal is to provide a safe environment that supports risk-taking and allows the sharing of ideas without fear of intimidation. In order to establish such an environment, I believe a teacher should be a facilitator or guide and direct student learners to resources that provide the information needed to reach conclusions. Working together in groups is an important part of learning. It allows for learners to share ideas and validate those ideas with others in meaningful discussions. In addition, teamwork and cooperation are also important in the process of social and mental development. Finally, a teacher must create an environment with activities that allow the application of what was learned to real life situations.

My final thought is that a teacher is a life-long learner. One cannot develop socially, intellectually, or academically without consistently learning new things and striving to improve oneself professionally as a teacher. A teacher must continuously assess his or her teaching style in the classroom, assess how well the material is presented, and create new ideas to improve teaching strategies and maintain student interest. It is important for students to know that they have someone who is aware of and sensitive to their individual needs. Teaching is a lifelong learning process: learning about new teaching strategies, learning from parents and colleagues, but most of all learning from students. I will always strive to be the best that I can possibly be.
Kulia i ka nu‘u.

Education and Background Experience

I am a graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama and have a master’s degree in Hawaiian history from the University of Hawai‘i-Manoa and a master’s degree in Education from Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. Prior to teaching at the Hawai‘i campus, I was employed at the Kapalama campus as a Hawaiian Resource Specialist and later as a teacher of Hawaiian and United States history at the high school. I have also taught at a community college in Seattle, Washington.

Interest & Hobbies

Learning more about Hawai‘i’s past; reading (historical non-fiction); gardening; outdoor activities.