Indigenous Languages Programmes in Australian Schools - A Way Forward

Nola Purdie; Tracey Frigo; Clare Ozolins; Geoff Noblett; Nick Thieberger; Janet Sharp

Indigenous Languages Programmes in Australian Schools - A Way Forward

Nola Purdie, Tracey Frigo, Clare Ozolins, Geoff Noblett, Nick Thieberger, Janet Sharp

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Abstract

Currently, over 16,000 Indigenous students and 13,000 non-Indigenous students located in 260 Australian schools are involved in an Indigenous language program. More than 80 different Indigenous languages are taught. This project sought to present practice which would strengthen the quality of Indigenous language programs in schools. The report consists of a literature review, a mapping exercise to document current practices relating to Indigenous languages in Australian schools, an analysis of existing models of teacher preparation, and six case studies of good practice examples.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Aboriginal English
Aboriginal education
Curriculum development
Language
Language role
Language standardisation
Lexicography
Case studies
Evaluation methods
Literature reviews
Indigenous Languages Programmes in Australian Schools
Australia

Disciplines

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Education

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