This is an essential, practical resource for pre- and in-service educators on creating contexts for success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Based on the latest research and practice, this book provides an in-depth understanding of the colonised context within which education in Australia is located, with an emphasis on effective strategies for the classroom. Throughout the text, the authors share their personal and professional experiences providing rich examples for readers to learn from.
Key Features
- Practical insights for improving the schooling experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- A strength-based approach that benefits all students.
- Contributions from a diverse range of authors with extensive experience in pedagogical practice, curriculum development, and community partnerships.
- Guidance on creating culturally respectful and engaging coursework.
Additional Information
Teachers not only provide foundational knowledge to support a person’s educational growth for their economic futures and socialisation within the wider society; but they also assist students, their families, and communities in creating a lifetime of fond memories with their peers through their engagement in learning and school activities. For First Nation students, these are dependent on the teacher’s knowledge of pedagogical practices and curricula which support and strengthen First Nation students to have sound academic outcomes and culturally respectful and engaging coursework. While acknowledging positive systemic policy changes, this edited collection provides positive, productive, and practical insights for pre- and in-service teachers towards improving the schooling experiences of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in all Australian schools.
Specifications
This book provides a practical guide from a diverse range of authors with a breadth of experience in pedagogical practice, curriculum development, community partnerships, and dealing with racism, which if used, can assist emerging and professional teachers in appropriate ways to provide positive, active, and practical engagement within the classroom and school for First Nation students, their families, and communities.
Recommendations
This is a must-read for all Australian teachers and teacher educators committed to Reconciliation and more socially just schooling. What works best for Aboriginal students works best for all, but the converse is often not correct. Bringing the richness of culture, the awareness of heritage, and interests of Aboriginal students to the forefront of teaching means all students benefit.
