Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0775816
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$30,000.00
Summary
Building Teachers' Assessment Capacity to Engage Indigenous Learners. This highly significant study will provide much needed understanding about how to build more equitable assessment practices to address the major problem of underperforming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in regional and remote Australia. The anticipated outcomes will advance knowledge to include more culturally fair assessment practices. National and state policies now require teachers to use standards-referen ....Building Teachers' Assessment Capacity to Engage Indigenous Learners. This highly significant study will provide much needed understanding about how to build more equitable assessment practices to address the major problem of underperforming Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in regional and remote Australia. The anticipated outcomes will advance knowledge to include more culturally fair assessment practices. National and state policies now require teachers to use standards-referenced reporting which this study will explore using related intervention strategies. Pedagogic and assessment approaches to improve young Indigenous Australians' educational performance will help them succeed in schooling and in acquiring skills for a more secure economic, social and cultural future.Read moreRead less
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0347913
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$20,000.00
Summary
Teaching Aboriginal Studies: A Critical Analysis of Core Aboriginal Studies Subjects in Primary Teacher Education Courses. The effective teaching of Aboriginal Studies in primary schools is an important tool for achieving Reconciliation, and mutual respect and understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. This cannot be achieved without effective teacher education. This study aims to: identify successful features of core Aboriginal Studies teacher education courses that can be ....Teaching Aboriginal Studies: A Critical Analysis of Core Aboriginal Studies Subjects in Primary Teacher Education Courses. The effective teaching of Aboriginal Studies in primary schools is an important tool for achieving Reconciliation, and mutual respect and understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians. This cannot be achieved without effective teacher education. This study aims to: identify successful features of core Aboriginal Studies teacher education courses that can be emulated by teacher education institutions; and to critically analyse the nature, success and impact of core Aboriginal Studies primary teacher education courses upon primary preservice teachers? commitment and ability to teach Aboriginal Studies in schools.Read moreRead less
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0882815
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$105,000.00
Summary
Conditions for Success to Enhance Aboriginal Education. Aboriginal students remain the most educationally disadvantaged Australians. This research will elucidate the conditions for success in classrooms, schools, and Aboriginal communities that empower primary Aboriginal students to achieve their potential. The outcomes of this research have the potential to 'break the cycle' of underachievement by generating new solutions to: strengthen schooling; shape a better future for Aboriginal students b ....Conditions for Success to Enhance Aboriginal Education. Aboriginal students remain the most educationally disadvantaged Australians. This research will elucidate the conditions for success in classrooms, schools, and Aboriginal communities that empower primary Aboriginal students to achieve their potential. The outcomes of this research have the potential to 'break the cycle' of underachievement by generating new solutions to: strengthen schooling; shape a better future for Aboriginal students by enabling students to reach their potential; build capacity at community, school, classroom, and individual levels; and providing educators with effective strategies that are salient to Aboriginal children for doing so.Read moreRead less
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI100100088
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$121,762.00
Summary
Closing the educational gap for Aboriginal primary students in low density schools: A qualitative analysis of impact of culturally inclusive pedagogy. Closing the gap between Aboriginal students' achievement and their peers is a national priority. Culturally inclusive practice is considered to be a potent key for what works, yet little is known about its actual impact. This research seeks to explicate the impact of specific culturally inclusive practices on Aboriginal students' educational outco ....Closing the educational gap for Aboriginal primary students in low density schools: A qualitative analysis of impact of culturally inclusive pedagogy. Closing the gap between Aboriginal students' achievement and their peers is a national priority. Culturally inclusive practice is considered to be a potent key for what works, yet little is known about its actual impact. This research seeks to explicate the impact of specific culturally inclusive practices on Aboriginal students' educational outcomes andwell-being. The outcomes of this research have the potential to'break the cycle' of underachievement by generating new solutions to strengthen classroom and schooling practice of salience to Aboriginal children; increase Aboriginal student engagement in schooling; and build capacity at community, school, classroom, & individual levels.Read moreRead less