The Multicultural Classroom: Learning from Australian First Nations Perspectives

Auteurs

• Jasmin Peskoller

Paramètres

• 160 pages
• 6 heures de lecture

• Manuels
• Manuels universitaires
• Sciences sociales

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"This book presents the findings from a qualitative research project conducted in Australia, a country acclaimed for its linguistic and cultural diversity. Specifically, the study investigated the educational context of Indigenous Australian learners by shedding light on the incorporation of First Nations perspectives in teaching materials and methodology. Additionally, the project identified therewith-related challenges and possibilities for improvement. The results provide insights into the multifacetedness of language- as well as culture-related factors, which prove vital for learning processes. Moreover, the results reveal the complexities arising in connection with the incorporation of First Nations perspectives in classroom discourse. The data also point towards dimensions for improvement and recommendations for action for educators working in diverse classroom settings. As growing linguistic and cultural diversity has become a global reality, this volume, addressing Australian First Nations perspectives, offers an important contribution to the field of contemporary education."-- Back cover

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• Année de publication: 2021
• Reliure: (souple)