Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 30, no. 2, 2007, pp. 196-216
Description
Examines Native American students' perception of one education model that incorporated traditional Indigenous approaches and discusses how it inspired students to commit to their communities.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 7, no. 4, Social Determinants of Indigenous Well-Being: Building a More Complete Understanding, October 2016, pp. 1-24
Description
Study looks at cultural relationships and educational engagement of Inuit parents, families, students, educators and community members in order to increase student retention.
Plan for promoting educational success of Native American students focuses on measuring the progress of relationships between government, tribes and schools districts and supporting a curriculum based on tribal history, culture and government.
Childhood Education, vol. 88, no. 5, September/October 2012, pp. 286-291
Description
Comments on the need to "understand the ways in which Indigenous children are ready to learn, and to acknowledge the skills, interests, and knowledge they have developed in their families and communities during their early years."
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, vol. 48, no. 2, Summer, 2002, pp. 98-121
Description
Looks at culturally relevant themes to see which parts of culture influence students and could potentially result in successful academic achievement and retention rates.
Contends that nature of the relationship between Native American students and their teacher, along with cultural context, can be important factors in academic success and retention .
Identifies issues and makes recommendations in several areas: Indigenous knowledge, language and culture, parental and community participation, early childhood development, special needs and gifted programs, and teacher recruitment, training and retention.
Discusses rethinking how teachers approach teaching Aboriginal students using a greater understanding of decolonization, colonial impact, experiential learning, elder's role in education and better use of technology.