Contextual Factors That Influence the Achievement of Australia's Indigenous Students: Results from PISA 2000-2006
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Author/Creator
Lisa De Bortoli
Sue Thomson
Topics include definition of different housing types, theoretical models of space organization, savings attributable to six stages of density, and results of community consultation.
Reports results of questionnaires completed by 96 caregivers/administrators, and 83 parents. Question were asked about rates of crime in communities, promotion of social skills, priority initiatives, limitations hindering development of strategies, problem behaviours, issues targeted by prevention and awareness activities, and issues facing community members.
Looks at the development of a cultural humility with Indigenous peoples, requiring self-reflection and a changing of attitudes and behaviours.