Literature ReviewIntroductionIn today's society, there are some issues discussing the importance of education for Pacific Island children. After numerous studies, it has been consistently identified that the reason why more and more Pacific Island students are enrolling in ECE warrants further research. This study of the factors that motivate Tongan children to ECE is based on several documentary sources such as academic results, educational participation, community. involvement, cultural factors among others and the theory of motivation. Although this study focuses on South Auckland ECE, much of the literature, reports and opinions of Tongans fall into one category. Note that this is an ethnic study specific to the perception of parents of ECE children in Auckland. At the early childhood education level, data disaggregated by Pacific ethnic group is only just becoming available and this study contributes to this body of knowledge. engage, learn, work effectively, and realize their potential in the institutions and behaviors that arise from this energy and dynamism (Cole, 2009). Motivation and commitment play an important role in children's interest and enjoyment of the institution and studies. Motivation and commitment also underpin their success (Martin, 2001, 2002a, 2002b; Martin and Debus, 1998; Martin and Marsh, 2003; Martin and Marsh, and Debus, 2001a, 2001b, 2003; Martin and Marsh, Williamson and Debus, 2003). ; Meece, Wigfield and Eccles 1990; Pintrich & DeGroot, 1990; Schunk, 1990). Some motivational theories emphasize the importance of cognition in the stimulus-r...... middle of article...... analytical- reports/pacific-profiles-2006/default.htm.Taufe'ulungaki. (2004). Fonua: Reclaiming Pacific Communities in Aotearoa. Lotumoui: Pacific Health Symposium CMDHB. Auckland. Thaman, K. H. (1998). Cultural rights: a personal perspective. In M. Wilson and P. Hunt, (Eds.). Culture, rights and cultural rights (pp. 1-12). Wellington: Huia Press. Tuʾitahi, S. (2009). Langa fonua: In search of success: how a Tongan Kainga strived for social and economic success in New Zealand. Massey University.Pasifika@Massey:Moana Network Executive Office, Auckland New Zealand.Vaioleti, T. (2006). Talanoa Research Methodology: An Evolving Position on Research in the Pacific. Waikato Journal of Education, 12, 21-34. Retrieved February 15, 2014 from the Australia/New Zealand Reference Center database. Vroom, V. H. (1964). Work and motivation. New York: Wiley.