Publication Date
12-2008
Subjects
Aboriginal English, Aboriginal education, Curriculum development, Language, Language role, Language standardisation, Lexicography, Case studies, Evaluation methods, Literature reviews, Indigenous Languages Programmes in Australian Schools, Australia
Abstract
In 2008, over 16,000 Indigenous students and 13,000 non-Indigenous students located in 260 Australian schools were involved in an Indigenous language program. More than 80 different Indigenous languages were taught. This project sought to present practice which would strengthen the quality of Indigenous language programs in schools. The report consists of a literature review, a mapping exercise to document current practices relating to Indigenous languages in Australian schools, an analysis of existing models of teacher preparation, and six case studies of good practice examples.
Recommended Citation
Purdie, N., Frigo, T., Ozolins, C., Noblett, G., Thieberger, N., & Sharp, J. (2008). Indigenous Languages programmes in Australian schools - A way forward. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. https://research.acer.edu.au/indigenous_education/18
Copyright Statement
© Commonwealth of Australia 2008
Place of Publication
Canberra
Publisher
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Language
English
ISBN
978-0-86431-842-8
Geographic Subject
Australia, Australia
Report
IndigenousLanguagesProgramsExecSummary1.pdf (374 kB)
Executive summary
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Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Indigenous Education Commons, Language and Literacy Education Commons