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Indigenous Pathways, Transitions and Participation in Higher Education : From Policy to Practice.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Frawley, Jack.
Other Authors: Larkin, Steve., Smith, James A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2017.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • About the Authors
  • Part I: Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Indigenous Pathways and Transitions into Higher Education: An Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Relevant Policies and Reviews
  • Indigenous Pathways and Transitions Themes
  • Policy and Systems
  • Engagement
  • Pathways
  • Transition, Participation, and Success
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part II: Policy and Policy Issues
  • Chapter 2: Understanding the Nexus Between Equity and Indigenous Higher Education Policy Agendas in Australia
  • Introduction
  • Understanding the National Equity in Higher Education Policy Agenda
  • Understanding the National Indigenous Higher Education Policy Agenda
  • Understanding the Synergies and Discordance Between National Equity, and Indigenous, Higher Education Policy Agendas
  • Synergies
  • Values
  • Nature of Equity Issues
  • Evidence
  • Discordance
  • Epistemological and Ontological Dissonance
  • Impact of Colonisation
  • Culture, Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: What Do We Know About Community Engagement in Indigenous Education Contexts and How Might This Impact on Pathways into Higher Education?
  • Introduction
  • What Do We Know About Indigenous Community Engagement?
  • What Do We Know About Indigenous Community Engagement in Education Contexts?
  • What Do We Know About Community Engagement in Higher Education?
  • What Do We Know About Indigenous Community Engagement with Respect to Pathways into Higher Education?
  • What Are the Opportunities for Improved Indigenous Community Engagement in Indigenous Higher Education Contexts?
  • Redefining Community Engagement from Indigenous Standpoints
  • Appropriately Resourcing Indigenous Community Engagement Activities.
  • Continuing to Build an Evidence Base to Learn from Recent Indigenous Community Engagement Investments
  • Move Beyond the Rhetorical Language Used in Many Policy Documents and Frameworks
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4: A Design and Evaluation Framework for Indigenisation of Australian Universities
  • Introduction
  • University Sector Background
  • University Case Study Context
  • Definition and Framework for Analysis
  • Results
  • Assembling Resources, Actors and Partnerships
  • Whole of Institution Strategy
  • Governance
  • Stakeholder Partnerships
  • Engaging Learners, Faculties, Academics and Researchers
  • Professional Learning Community for Institution Change
  • Indigenising University Curriculum
  • University Staff Inter-cultural Competence Workshops
  • Working Together
  • Higher Burden on Indigenous Staff
  • Building Indigenous Staff Capacity
  • Increasing Visibility of Indigenous Cultures Across Campuses
  • Building Confidence
  • Empowerment of Staff
  • Sustainability
  • Excellence and Equity
  • Indigenous Participation in STEM Disciplines
  • Summary Case Study Characteristics
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Indigenous Knowledges, Graduate Attributes and Recognition of Prior Learning for Advanced Standing: Tensions Within the Academy
  • Introduction
  • Literature
  • Indigenous Knowledge
  • Graduate Attributes
  • Recognition of Prior Learning for Advanced Standing
  • Approach
  • Outcomes
  • Indigenous Knowledge and the Academy
  • Indigenous-Related Graduate Attributes and the Academy
  • The RPLAS Factor
  • Discussion
  • Tensions
  • Balance
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part III: Practice, Programs and Future Directions
  • Chapter 6: You've Got to Put Your Stamp on Things: A Rippling Story of Success
  • Introduction
  • Approach
  • Results and Discussion
  • Pathways: Stumbling in
  • Transition: I Know What I Wanted to Say.
  • Discussion
  • Mastery Experiences: Overcoming Obstacles
  • Vicarious Experiences: Mentors and Models
  • Verbal Persuasion: Putting Your Stamp on Things
  • Physiological State - Overcoming Shame
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Canada's Indigenous Peoples' Access to Post-­secondary Education: The Spirit of the 'New Buffalo'
  • Introduction
  • The Educational Landscape for Canada's Indigenous Peoples
  • The Barriers
  • Systemic and Systematic Roots
  • The Purpose of Higher Education
  • The Role of Indigenisation and Decolonisation Practices
  • Access and Transition Programming
  • Beyond Undergraduate Programs
  • A Case Study
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Transitions Websites
  • Chapter 8: Perspectives on Enabling Education for Indigenous Students at Three Comprehensive Universities in Regional Australia
  • Introduction
  • Enabling Education
  • Education's Key Role in Addressing Indigenous Disadvantage
  • Conceptual Context
  • Method
  • Findings
  • Staff Perspectives
  • Student Perspectives
  • Completed Students
  • Early Exit Student
  • Continuing Students
  • Discussion
  • Synthesis: Strength, Success and Transformation
  • Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 9: How We Do Business: Setting the Agenda for Cultural Competence at the University of Sydney
  • Introduction
  • Higher Education Context
  • Responding to the Call for Change at the University of Sydney
  • Cultural Competence: What Is It?
  • Locating Cultural Competence in a Social Justice and Change Agenda
  • Rolling Out Cultural Competence at the University of Sydney
  • NCCC Work to Date
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Grandmothers' Pedagogy: Lessons for Supporting Native Students' Attendance at Universities
  • Introduction
  • Literature and Theory Guiding the Study
  • Grandmothers' Experiences and Stories
  • Theoretical Framework: Family Education Model
  • Methodology.
  • Indigenous Storywork and Narrative Analysis
  • Research Site and Recruitment
  • Findings
  • Story Sharing
  • Openness to Vulnerability
  • Motivation
  • Grandmothers' Pedagogy
  • Arizona State University (ASU): Listening Sessions
  • University of Arizona (UA): Sharing Circles
  • UA: Openness to Vulnerability
  • Final Thoughts
  • References
  • Chapter 11: Tackling Indigenous Incarceration Through Promoting Engagement with Higher Education
  • Introduction
  • Educational Attainment and Incarceration for Indigenous Australians
  • Education in Prison: Learning 'the Hard Way'
  • Higher Education on the Inside
  • Improving Access to Digital Higher Education in Correctional Centres
  • Approach and Evaluation
  • Portable Learning Environments for Incarcerated Adult Distance Education Students
  • From Access to Success
  • The Triple 'E' Project (Empowerment, E-Learning and E-Readers)
  • Sorting Out University Processes
  • Making the Connection
  • The Technologies
  • Providing a Pathway
  • Engagement with Indigenous Incarcerated Students
  • Results
  • Where to from Here?
  • References
  • Chapter 12: Digital Literacy and Other Factors Influencing the Success of Online Courses in Remote Indigenous Communities
  • Introduction
  • Reducing Spatial Inequality
  • The Indigenous Futures Program
  • Media and Creative Industries Demonstrator Project
  • Health and Community Services Demonstrator Project
  • Education Demonstrator Project
  • Student Enrolment
  • Digital Literacy
  • Method and Data Collection
  • Digital Literacy Survey
  • Face-to-Face Student Interviews
  • Digital Literacy Survey Findings
  • Discussion
  • Accessing the Internet at Home
  • Preference for Group and Face-to-Face Learning
  • Capabilities and Online Education
  • Conclusion
  • References.
  • Chapter 13: Promoting Engagement and Success at University Through Strengthening the Online Learning Experiences of Indigenous Students Living and Studying in Remote Communities
  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Commonly Identified Challenges
  • Methodology
  • Findings
  • Technical Access
  • Community-Based Technical Facilities
  • Mobile Phones
  • Facebook
  • Technical Skills and Knowledge
  • Mixed Platforms for Information Delivery
  • Targeted Approaches to Enhancing Computer Use
  • Enhanced Onsite Training to Enhance Specific Regional Indigenous Learning Styles
  • Students' Roles in Family and Community
  • Outreach and In-Community Support
  • The Role of ITAS
  • Pedagogy, Curriculum and Teaching and Learning Design
  • Importance of Blocks/Residential Programs
  • Travel and Accommodation Issues
  • Learning Styles
  • Online Pedagogy
  • Timely and Meaningful Feedback
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix
  • References
  • Chapter 14: The Impact of Enabling Programs on Indigenous Participation, Success and Retention in Australian Higher Education
  • Introduction
  • Enabling Programs: General Purpose and Design
  • Enabling Programs: Relevance to Indigenous Participation in Higher Education
  • Approach to Study
  • Scope and Delivery of Indigenous Enabling Programs in Australian Higher Education
  • Post-Enabling Higher Education Success of Indigenous Students
  • Volume
  • Retention and Success Rates
  • Findings and Implications
  • References
  • Chapter 15: 'Red Dirt' Schools and Pathways into Higher Education
  • Introduction
  • Literature
  • Educational Success and Failure in Remote Schools
  • Theoretical Perspectives and Views of Success
  • Pathways and Aspirations in Remote Communities
  • Boarding Schools as a Shortcut in the Pathway
  • Remote Education Systems Project Overview
  • Methods
  • Research Questions
  • Findings: What Is Education for?.
  • Findings: How Aspirations Are Built in Remote Community Schools.

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