Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0775799
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$99,000.00
Summary
How young (2-4 years) Indigenous learners come to know and not know early mathematical language and processes. The project focuses on strengthening Australia's social and economic fabric by developing new knowledge about effective ways to prepare young Australian Indigenous children for mathematics success in school. Low Indigenous mathematics performance is a national shame - many school leavers have limited employment and life chances. A theory that explains 2-4 years old Indigenous students' ....How young (2-4 years) Indigenous learners come to know and not know early mathematical language and processes. The project focuses on strengthening Australia's social and economic fabric by developing new knowledge about effective ways to prepare young Australian Indigenous children for mathematics success in school. Low Indigenous mathematics performance is a national shame - many school leavers have limited employment and life chances. A theory that explains 2-4 years old Indigenous students' cognitive, affective and sociocultural development of the necessary number language and processes to ensure school entry with similar number knowledge and practices to same age non-Indigenous students has the potential to reduce unemployment and the reliance on welfare that has led to many of the social and health problems of Indigenous communities.Read moreRead less
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0882472
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$180,000.00
Summary
Bubalamai Bawa Gumada. Healing the Wounds of the Heart: A Research-Based Intervention Diminishing the Impact of Racism and Stereotype Threat. Indigenous students are not achieving academic outcomes commensurate with non-Indigenous peers. Although research has identified contributing factors, little is known of the effect of cultural stereotypes on Indigenous students' academic outcomes. This research will implement an innovative new intervention to address stereotyping in secondary schools for I ....Bubalamai Bawa Gumada. Healing the Wounds of the Heart: A Research-Based Intervention Diminishing the Impact of Racism and Stereotype Threat. Indigenous students are not achieving academic outcomes commensurate with non-Indigenous peers. Although research has identified contributing factors, little is known of the effect of cultural stereotypes on Indigenous students' academic outcomes. This research will implement an innovative new intervention to address stereotyping in secondary schools for Indigenous students and evaluate the intervention's impact on mental health and academic functioning. This research offers important educational and socio-economic benefits by enriching the psychosocial adjustment and life potential of Indigenous Australians. This will foster schools free from racism and stereotyping that will contribute to individual, community, and national wellbeing.Read moreRead less
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: 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
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: DI0561141
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$37,942.00
Summary
New Solutions For Maximising Secondary Indigenous Students? Full Potential: Identifying Causal Constructs That Enhance Indigenous Students' Aspirations and Educational Outcomes. The proposed research offers important educational and social benefits for righting the disadvantaged status of Indigenous Australians within the secondary education system. Identifying specific psychological constructs that act as potent keys directly impacting on Indigenous students educational aspirations will eventua ....New Solutions For Maximising Secondary Indigenous Students? Full Potential: Identifying Causal Constructs That Enhance Indigenous Students' Aspirations and Educational Outcomes. The proposed research offers important educational and social benefits for righting the disadvantaged status of Indigenous Australians within the secondary education system. Identifying specific psychological constructs that act as potent keys directly impacting on Indigenous students educational aspirations will eventually assist Indigenous students in reaching their full potential. In identifying these causal constructs, potent new interventions can then be created to enhance Indigenous schooling, create a stronger capital base in Aboriginal communities, and ensure a stronger Indigenous Australian representative population who will aid in shaping a better future for Australia.Read moreRead less
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0668328
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$159,713.00
Summary
Indigenous world view, algebra pedagogy and improving Indigenous performance in secondary mathematics. Schools have low mathematics expectations for Indigenous students; low performance is blamed on their culture which is seen as primitive and instruction is reduced to repetitive rote learning of computation. There is evidence that Indigenous students could excel in mathematics if it is contextualised and taught from patterns and structure. A theory showing how Indigenous students can develop st ....Indigenous world view, algebra pedagogy and improving Indigenous performance in secondary mathematics. Schools have low mathematics expectations for Indigenous students; low performance is blamed on their culture which is seen as primitive and instruction is reduced to repetitive rote learning of computation. There is evidence that Indigenous students could excel in mathematics if it is contextualised and taught from patterns and structure. A theory showing how Indigenous students can develop strong mathematical understandings would provide a counter to accepted wisdom of low performance and a model for future Indigenous student attainment. Making mathematics-based University disciplines a reality for Indigenous students will benefit individual students, their community and the economic future of Australia.Read moreRead less
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0560709
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$38,631.00
Summary
The Benefits of HSC Aboriginal Studies: Disentangling the Impact on Indigenous Students? Self-Concepts and Educational Outcomes . The HSC Aboriginal Studies course was introduced into NSW secondary schools in 1991 however the anticipated positive impact of this course on Indigenous students? self-concepts and educational outcomes has not been evaluated. This research aims to evaluate the impact of this course on Indigenous students? self-concepts and educational outcomes in order to: Identify st ....The Benefits of HSC Aboriginal Studies: Disentangling the Impact on Indigenous Students? Self-Concepts and Educational Outcomes . The HSC Aboriginal Studies course was introduced into NSW secondary schools in 1991 however the anticipated positive impact of this course on Indigenous students? self-concepts and educational outcomes has not been evaluated. This research aims to evaluate the impact of this course on Indigenous students? self-concepts and educational outcomes in order to: Identify strengths and limitations of this course as a basis of strengthening curriculum; identify new solutions for enhancing the tangible impact of this course on desirable educational outcomes for Indigenous students, and result in increasing Indigenous students? participation and retention in the HSC to predicate important further education, employment and life opportunities.Read moreRead less
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0668285
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$48,570.00
Summary
Testing Ground: Investigating Indigenous Knowledge Programs and Indigenous Research Methodologies in Higher Education. This project will contribute to Australian social cohesion through the non-divisive Indigenous Knowledge approach to the teaching of Indigenous issues. Indigenous Knowledge Research is a new methodological development that will afford research in many cross-cultural contexts including those where literacy and numeracy skills are low. This research methodology has national and co ....Testing Ground: Investigating Indigenous Knowledge Programs and Indigenous Research Methodologies in Higher Education. This project will contribute to Australian social cohesion through the non-divisive Indigenous Knowledge approach to the teaching of Indigenous issues. Indigenous Knowledge Research is a new methodological development that will afford research in many cross-cultural contexts including those where literacy and numeracy skills are low. This research methodology has national and community significance because it fosters social cohesion in investigating problematic contexts through methods that bridge across groups and build community capacities to engage, identify and implement self-owned solutions. This research will facilitate the instigation of informational gathering structures in the most marginalized sectors of the Australian community.Read moreRead less
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0668361
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$20,000.00
Summary
Reading as a cultural and historical practice. A better understanding and use of reading as an academic tool for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and educators will be a result of the research. It will provide a new understanding of how reading skills can be used by Indigenous students to comprehend academic information and how academics can approach reading without excluding Indigenous knowledges.