Optimising the learning of gifted aboriginal students

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Garvis, Susanne. 2006. "Optimising the learning of gifted aboriginal students." International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning. 2 (3), pp. 42-51. https://doi.org/10.5555/ijpl.2.3.42
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Optimising the learning of gifted aboriginal students

ERA Journal ID39917
Article CategoryArticle
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AuthorGarvis, Susanne
Journal TitleInternational Journal of Pedagogies and Learning
Journal Citation2 (3), pp. 42-51
Number of Pages10
Year2006
Place of PublicationMaleny, Qld, Australia
ISSN1833-4105
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.5555/ijpl.2.3.42
Web Address (URL)http://www.atypon-link.com/EMP/toc/ijpl/2/3
Abstract

[Abstract]: According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's (2000) 'Education for All' goals, all students are entitled to opportunities to fulfil their potential. This implies that appropriate programs need to be in place for all children, especially gifted Aboriginal students. Accordingly, this means that all educational institutions in Australia have an obligation to provide involvement and commitment opportunities for all gifted and talented Aboriginal students in meeting their basic learning needs. This goal is not being achieved within Australia.

Gifted and talented Aboriginal students have been identified as the most educationally disadvantaged group in the Australian education system (Sydney Morning Herald, 2004). Education for Aboriginal learners varies throughout the states of Australia. While New South Wales has provided excellent modelling of accommodating for inclusion of gifted Aboriginal students, in Queensland the lower representation of Indigenous students in gifted programs suggests inappropriate facilitation. This discussion paper compares and contrasts New South Wales and Queensland gifted Indigenous educational policy, exploring the issues of appropriate identification and programs for gifted Aboriginal students, Aboriginal learning styles and the role of the classroom teacher in accommodating these students.

KeywordsAboriginal students; education system; learning needs; inclusive education
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020520102. Educational psychology
390102. Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development
450299. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsFaculty of Education
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