Hoʻokela – Striving for Excellence
Ho‘onui i ka ‘Ike
Expand Knowledge
(a learning process)
Ho‘omākaukau (prepare)
My na‘au, mind, body and spirit are ready
My materials are ready
My attitude is positive
Ho‘olohe (listen and obey)
I respect and pay attention to the kumu
I value the ideas of the kumu and my peers
I know my assignments and what I need to know
Ho‘onānā (observe, notice)
I seek to understand
I carefully observe and review
I look for reliable sources
Ho‘oma‘ama‘a (practice)
I apply and practice what I learn from the kumu
I create questions to guide my research
I read and take notes
Ho‘opa‘a (study, comprehend)
I organize ideas to convey a clear message
I rewrite in my own words
I ask questions to clarify
Ho‘opuka (showcase)
I synthesize and create
I evaluate, revise my work and give credit
I am tested (hōike) and share my new knowledge
Ho‘omau (perpetuate)
I persevere
I hold fast to the ‘ike (knowledge)
I pass on and live the ‘ike
“Ma ka hana ka ‘ike.” – In the work is the knowledge.
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