📚 Part 1: Understanding the Fonofale Model

1. The Fonofale Model represents health from which cultural perspective?

Māori

Pacific Islander

European

Asian

2. What does the word "Fonofale" mean?

Traditional house

Family gathering

Healthy living

Community support

3. Which components make up the Fonofale Model? (Select all that apply)

Foundation (Family)

Roof (Cultural beliefs and values)

Four posts (Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Other)

Environment (Time and context)

Individual person

4. In your own words, define the Fonofale Model of Health:

🏠 Part 2: Components and Their Significance

5. Explain the significance of the FOUNDATION (Family) in the Fonofale Model:

6. Describe how the ROOF (Cultural beliefs and values) protects and influences health:

7. For each POST, provide one specific example of how it affects health:

Physical Post: _________________________________________________

Mental/Emotional Post: _________________________________________

Spiritual Post: ________________________________________________

Other Post (Social/Economic): ___________________________________

8. How does the ENVIRONMENT (Time and context) influence the other components?

🤔 Part 3: Critical Thinking and Application

9. Compare the Fonofale Model to another health model you know (e.g., Te Whare Tapa Whā). What are the similarities and differences?

10. Case Study Application: Sione is a 16-year-old Pacific Islander student struggling with stress about NCEA exams. His family expects high academic achievement, but he's also dealing with financial pressure at home. Using the Fonofale Model, analyse Sione's situation and suggest how each component could be addressed to improve his wellbeing:

Extension Activity (Advanced Learners): Design a health promotion programme for Pacific Islander youth in your community using the Fonofale Model as your framework. Consider all components and explain how your programme addresses each one.