Transforming Indigenous Higher Education: Privileging Culture, Identity and Self-Determination

This book showcases the success of innovative education and research programs at one Centre for Aboriginal Studies, which have positively impacted the lives of Indigenous students. It provides detailed descriptions of these programs and highlights the need for an environment that aligns with Aboriginal desires for social justice, self-management, and self-determination.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating guide serves as a beacon of future best practices, offering a profound account of how the groundbreaking education and research programs at one Centre for Aboriginal Studies have profoundly impacted the lives of Indigenous students. Written by the esteemed experts who were directly involved in these transformative initiatives, the book provides in-depth descriptions of these groundbreaking education and research programs, which witnessed a remarkable increase in the number of Indigenous graduates emerging from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies at Curtin University. Each chapter meticulously documents a distinct stage in the development and implementation of these programs, showcasing how innovative and culturally sensitive principles of teaching, learning, and organizational processes empowered participants to make a tangible difference in the lives of their families and communities. Moreover, the book addresses the formidable challenges faced by these programs and the counterproductive pressures of market-based economic policies, emphasizing the urgent need to cultivate an environment that aligns with Aboriginal aspirations for social justice, self-management, and self-determination. As a joyous celebration of genuine success in higher education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and a valuable guide for improving practice in the future, this book holds immense significance for all professionals and policy makers who are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032346946