A'o Makua Distance Learning Program

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To learn and to teach: Let us grow, learn and share together

Illustrated by Robin Racoma

National Distance Learning Week Special!
Nov. 29 - Dec. 17: Mo‘olelo Ka Na‘i Aupuni - This course focuses on learning about the life of Kamehameha I, the first ruler of all Hawai‘i. Ka Na‘i Aupuni refers to Kamehameha’s ability to unite the islands.

Upcoming Courses

October 4-29: ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i: E Ola Ka ‘Ohana -This first Papa ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i or Hawaiian Language course vocabulary and sentence patterns will focus around the concept of ‘Ohana. Course activities will include practice exercises, a short ha‘i ‘ōlelo or speech in which each participant gives basic information about themselves, and a recitation of mo‘okū‘auhau or genealogy.

October 11-29: Mālama ‘Āina- This course explores traditional ways Hawaiians lived to allow for preservation. You will learn the deeper purpose for why the Hawaiians hold the land so important. The knowledge acquired from these concepts will hopefully encourage you and your ‘ohana to apply them in everyday life.

Would you like to reconnect with your roots and share the Hawaiian culture with your ‘ohana? Join us in an online enrichment program for adults interested in the Hawaiian culture and language. Discover Hawaiian values, beliefs and traditions in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace.

Courses are only $25.00 and include a facilitator for 3-4 weeks, access to materials for a full year. If you complete the course, you'll also be mailed an incentive.

Target Audience
Parents, caregivers, alumni, educators and all other interested adults who want to learn more about Hawaiian history, language and cultural practices via distance education.

Program Goals
To provide:

culturally-based learning opportunities worldwide via a self-paced online environment;
access to culturally-relevant resources to share with their families;
a virtual community where they can share ideas, resources and experiences related to ‘Ike Hawai‘i

Current Collaborators

The following organizations and internal Kamehameha Schools (KS) groups are currently offering A‘o Makua courses to their constituents:

Leeward Community College Associate in Arts in Teaching

Partners In Development Foundation, Nā Pono No Nā ‘Ohana

Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation

KS Financial Aid and Scholarship Services

For more information, visit our A'o Makua Collaborations page.