ArticlesImproving the educational experiences of Aboriginal childrenThis week Curriculum Leadership presents a summary of the latest volume in the Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey, which investigates the quality of schooling for Indigenous children in the State. It provides confronting evidence that the benefits of education remain poorly realised by the vast majority of Western Australian Aboriginal children. While there is a need to acknowledge individual commitment and localised success, the survey findings provide evidence of the need for change and a description of the challenges facing governments, educators, Aboriginal Australians and Australian society in providing educational opportunities for Aboriginal children and youth.
Key Learning AreasEnglishSubject HeadingsWestern Australia (WA)Transitions in schooling Teaching and learning Surveys Social life and customs School attendance Racism Learning problems Kindergartens Health English as an additional language English language teaching Educational evaluation Educational planning Education policy Early childhood education Discrimination Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Aboriginal students |