Moʻokūʻauhau (Genealogy): Substantiating Connections Through the Convergence of Behavior and Cultural Analysis is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of caregiver coaching, home routines, team meetings, and values-sensitive decision making. In Moʻokūʻauhau (Genealogy): Substantiating Connections Through the Convergence of Behavior and Cultural Analysis, for this course, the practical stakes show up in better alignment between intervention and the family context in which it must survive, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →As the behavior analytic approach to cultural phenomena progresses, discussions about developing the efficient design of cultures and systems have centered around modern societies. Ancient civilizations' traditions, history, and potential contributions have received little attention from the field. Ka po'e kahiko (the people of old) chanted moʻokūʻauhau (genealogical histories) to establish and substantiate connections among themselves, nā kupuna (ancestors), and mamo (descendants). These orations, many kept intact until today, disseminate evolutionary data across hundreds of generations, transcending physical and temporal boundaries. The accuracy of the spoken information is paramount as each utterance and inflection has a specific meaning. Integrating data from oral traditions and the revived family lineage tracing can provide insight into cultural dynamics and improve system designs by converging behavior-analytic and culture-analytic principles.
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Originally from Wai’anae, O’ahu, Debi now resides and works on the island of Maui as a Licensed Behavior Analyst, embracing diversity in both her professional endeavors and personal life, striving to promote and exemplify cultural balance. Over the course of more than 19 years, she has had the privilege of supporting exceptional children, adolescents, and adults, alongside their families, in education and behavioral settings in Hawaiʻi.Driven by genuine passion and dedication, Debi established Maui Learning Academy, a nurturing haven for exceptional students nestled in Wailuku, Maui. Here, a blend of academic instruction and compassionate behavioral support cultivates growth and learning. Debi integrates traditional values such as ha’aha’a (humility), ahonui (patience), and lokomaika’i (grace) into her approach, honoring her Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) heritage.She is a strong proponent of guiding others towards entrepreneurship, steering away from large equity models and reigniting the high-quality behavior analysis service delivery she received training in from her Field Experience Supervisors, and Professors and Mentors at the University of West Florida, where she earned a Master’s in Exceptional Student Education with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Specialization.Her research pursuits delve into indigenous perspectives on behavior analytic theory and practice, with a specific focus on driving systemic change. This ambition propels her current pursuit of a PhD in Educational Law. Ultimately, Debi is deeply committed to fostering the culturally competent and ethical application of behavior analysis throughout Hawaiʻi nei, a commitment that underpins her impactful work.
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