The Journal of Samoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Samoa. This volume presents refereed research articles by the staff members of the National University of Samoa. The Centre for Samoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed in the blind review process for this volume.

The Centre for Samoan Studies pays tribute to one of the inaugural Editorial Board members of JSS, the late Emeritus Professor Ron Crocombe.

Content

Articles

Perception of Associate Teachers about Teaching Practicum in Samoapdf_icon-60

Epenesa Esera, Funeali’i Luma’ava So’oa’emaleiagi, Muli’agatele Rasela Tufue-Dolgoy


Reading: A Matter of Minds and Meanspdf_icon-60

Silafau Sina Vaai, Tuiloma Amituana’i Vernetta Heem, Kathleen Arp, Eteuati Koria


The `Relevance’ of Computing Courses at the National University of Samoa (NUS) to the Needs of Industry and the Workplacepdf_icon-60

Muagututi’a loana Chan Mow, Fo’ilagi Fa’amau, Edna Temese, Peta Tipasa, Hobert Sasa, Makerita Sua, Kimberley Gray, Andrew Langford


Women in the Informal Sector: The Samoan Experiencepdf_icon-60

Tuiloma Susana Taua’a


Aspects of Western Samoan Migration to American Samoa>

Unasa L. F. Va’a


Journal Reviewpdf_icon-60

Unasa L. F. Va’a