Stoking the Fires of Pre-service Educators through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ways of Learning

Sharon Louth; Keane Wheeler; Romina Jamieson-Proctor; Tracey Sanderson

doi:10.31949/ijeir.v2i2.4600

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Stoking the Fires of Pre-service Educators through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ways of Learning

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Stoking the Fires of Pre-service Educators through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ways of Learning

Sharon Louth, Keane Wheeler, Romina Jamieson-Proctor and Tracey Sanderson

International Journal of Educational Innovation and Research, Vol.2(2), pp.104-113

2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31949/ijeir.v2i2.4600

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Abstract

cultural competence

cultural pedagogy

embedding Indigenous perspectives

pre-service teacher education

UniSC Diversity Area - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement

Great emphasis has been placed on embedding Indigenous knowledges and perspectives in western-based education systems and pedagogical practices. This study discusses the results of a four-month program for pre-service teachers that targeted best-practice Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pedagogy. The program challenged existing notions of western-based teaching and learning through innovative approaches to the design of learning. Specifically, the program has been underpinned by the 8 Ways Aboriginal Pedagogical Framework which focuses on interconnected learning experiences which have been developed through Aboriginal systems, protocols, values and processes. The program embedded authentic practices aimed at empowering pre-service teachers. The research design explored four dimensions of empowerment relating to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives: knowledge, understanding, perceptions and attitudes. Quantitative survey data was gathered pre and post program and paired samples t-tests were conducted and found all four dimensions of empowerment improved significantly following the program (p < 0.05). The results of this study demonstrate the effectiveness of teaching, learning and assessing through the lens of the 8 Ways Aboriginal Pedagogical framework to increase teacher agency to become more culturally responsive educators.

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Title: Stoking the Fires of Pre-service Educators through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ways of Learning
Authors: Sharon Louth (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Education and Tertiary Access
Keane Wheeler (Author) - The University of Queensland
Romina Jamieson-Proctor (Author) - Australian Catholic University
Tracey Sanderson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Education and Tertiary Access
Publication details: International Journal of Educational Innovation and Research, Vol.2(2), pp.104-113
Publisher: Universitas Majalengka
Date published: 2023
DOI: 10.31949/ijeir.v2i2.4600
ISSN: 2810-0808
Organisation Unit: Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Education and Tertiary Access
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99742698902621
Output Type: Journal article

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