Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: An Introduction for the Teaching Profession

by Kaye Price (Editor)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander An introduction for the teaching profession responds to the Australian Government's commitment to 'Close the Gap' on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage. The book fully prepares students for the classroom and community environments they will encounter when teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in urban, rural and remote schools at early childhood, primary and secondary levels. It assists teacher education students to understand the deeper social, cultural and historical context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. This is a unique textbook written by a team of highly regarded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics in an engaging and accessible style. Each chapter opens with an engaging anecdote from the author, connecting learning to real-world issues. This is also the first textbook to cover Torres Strait Islander education. It is an essential resource for teacher education students.

216 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 2012

Reviews

[Alisha Brook · Rating 3 out of 5]

Title: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: An Introduction for the Teaching Profession
Series: -
Author: Kaye Price
Genre: Educational
Rating: 2.5 stars

Well structured, very clear and concise.
However, not very good unless you already have a good grasp of the knowledge or just want to learn the bare basics. Also has a strong focus on the educational perspective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, so if this does not interest you, this is not a textbook for you. Good for beginning teachers, but not for students.