Optimising the learning of gifted aboriginal students
Article
Article Title | Optimising the learning of gifted aboriginal students |
---|---|
ERA Journal ID | 39917 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | Garvis, Susanne |
Journal Title | International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning |
Journal Citation | 2 (3), pp. 42-51 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2006 |
Place of Publication | Maleny, Qld, Australia |
ISSN | 1833-4105 |
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. |
Keywords | Aboriginal students; education system; learning needs; inclusive education |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520102. Educational psychology |
390102. Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development | |
450299. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Author retains copyright. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Education |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9z9q0/optimising-the-learning-of-gifted-aboriginal-students
Download files
2268
total views2432
total downloads1
views this month2
downloads this month