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Learning and Teaching in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education 3rd edition helps pre-service teachers prepare themselves for the challenges and joys of teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in urban, remote and rural primary and secondary schools. It also prepares teachers to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in their programming. The overall aim of this text is to make Indigenous Australia a reference point for all students.This book balances educational theory with practical teaching strategies. It is full of case studies, examples and a range of voices and personal stories from students, pre-service teachers, indigenous community members to convey the richness and diversity of Australian classrooms.
This text investigates how pre-service teachers can effectively integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into their curriculum while fostering inclusive environments for Indigenous students. The authors, Neil Harrison and Juanita Sellwood, draw upon their academic backgrounds in education and linguistics to provide a framework that balances pedagogical theory with actionable classroom strategies. By centering Indigenous Australia as a primary reference point, the book aims to equip educators with the cultural competency required for diverse primary and secondary school settings.
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Educators and academic reviewers frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for teacher training programs in Australia. Experts highlight the balance between theoretical rigor and the inclusion of diverse community voices as a significant strength for pre-service practitioners.
Page Count:
300
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190303204
ISBN-13:
9780190303204
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