Enhancing English Literacy Skills In Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Students

Margaret Batten, Tracey Frigo, Paul Hughes, Natascha McNamara

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Abstract

This report draws together theory and practical experience to provide a comprehensive picture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary school education. The report includes: a review of literature examining the context of learning, government policies and reports, and English literacy development; a series of diverse case studies in which teachers describe strategies that have improved the performance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, viewing and listening; an annotated bibliography.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherACER Press
Volumeno. 54.
Publication statusPublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aboriginal achievement
  • Aboriginal education
  • Aboriginal students
  • Literacy education

Disciplines

  • Education

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