Indigenous Education
Research Reports, Conference Papers and Other Useful Resources
Arthur, W. S., & David-Petero, J. (2000). Education, Training and Careers: Young Torres Strait Islanders. Discussion Paper No. 207/2000. The Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (CAEPR), Canberra: The Australian National University. ISSN 1036-1774. ISBN 0 7315 2642 2.
Biddle, N., Hunter, B. H., & Schwab, R. G. (2004). Mapping Indigenous educational participation. Discussion paper No. 267/2004 Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, Australian National University, Canberra. ISSN 0136 1774. ISBN 0 7315 5642 9.
Bodkin-Andrews, G., Craven, R. G., & Marsh, H. W. (2004). New solutions for maximising secondary indigenous students' full potential: Identifying casual constructs that enhance indigenous students' aspirations and educational outcomes.
Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here? In H. W. Marsh, J. Baumert, G.E. Richards, & U. Trautwein, (Eds.), Proceedings of the Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference, Berlin, Germany. Co-hosted by Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the Centre for Educational Research and the SELF Research Centre, University of Western Sydney. Published by Sydney: SELF Research Centre, University of Western Sydney. ISBN 1 74108 073 8 (CD) ISBN 1 74108 074 6 (online format).
Buckskin, P. (2001). Improving Pathways Outcomes for Young Indigenous Australians. In M. Meiers, (Eds.), Proceedings of Understanding Youth Pathways: What does the research tell us? ACER Research Conference, Hilton on the Park, Melbourne, October 2001. pp. 53-57.
Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training (2005). Indigenous New Apprenticeships Resource Kit.
Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training. Partners in a Learning Culture.
Craven, R., & Parente, A. (2003). Unlocking Indigenous educational disadvantage: Indigenous community members' perceptions of self-concept research as potent potential key. Paper presented at New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE)/Australian Association for Research in Education Conference (AARE), Auckland, New Zealand, November, 2003.
Craven, R. G., Parente, A., & Marder, K. (2004). Indigenous students: the reality of their educational and career aspirations.
Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here? In H. W. Marsh, J. Baumert, G.E. Richards, & U. Trautwein, (Eds.), Proceedings of the Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference, Berlin, Germany. Co-hosted by Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the Centre for Educational Research and the SELF Research Centre, University of Western Sydney. Published by Sydney: SELF Research Centre, University of Western Sydney. ISBN 1 74108 073 8 (CD) ISBN 1 74108 074 6 (online format).
This paper reports a summary of findings of Phase 2 of a larger study (Graven, Tucker, Munns, Hinkley, Marsh & Simpson, in press).
Craven, Tucker, Munns, Hinkley, Marsh, & Simpson (TH16). Can Evaluating Indigenous Students' Aspirations Make a Difference? Results of an Evaluation Study. Self-Concept Enhancement and Learning Facilitation Research Centre, University of Western Sydney. Study commissioned by the Department of Education, Science and Training.
Donovan, M. (2000). To Get the Black Point Across: Linking Technology to Aboriginal Voices. Refereed paper presented at the Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Fremantle, Perth, April, 2000.
Eagles, D., Woodward, P., & Pope. M. (2005). Indigenous Learners in the Digital age: Recognising Skills and Knowledge.
This paper presents findings from an action research project conducted by the University of Ballarat funded through the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, New Practices initiates.
Efthymiades, D., Morony, W., & Roberts, J. (2000). Numeracy Development of Indigenous Students. In M. Meiers, (Eds.), Proceedings of Improving Numeracy Learning. ACER Research Conference, Carlton Crest Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland, October, pp. 27-30.
Forrest, S. (2000). An Investigation of the Incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge within the Education Department of Western Australia's New Curriculum Framework. Refereed paper presented at the Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Edith Cowan University, Fremantle, Perth.
Frigo, T., Corrigan, M., Adams, I., Hughes, P., Stephens, M., & Woods, D. (2003). Supporting English Literacy and Numeracy Learning for Indigenous Students in the Early Years. ACER Research Monograph 57. Melbourne: Australian Council for Educational Research.
Godfrey, J. (2002). An Analysis of the Performance Indicators in Primary Schools (Pips) Instrument to Assess Early Literacy Skills Among Indigenous Children: A Pilot Study. Paper presented at the Australian Indigenous Education Conference, James Cook University, Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, School of Indigenous Australian Studies, Townsville, Queensland, July, 2002.
Godfrey, J., Partington, G., Harslett, M. Harrison, B., & Richer, K. (2000). The Attitudes of Aboriginal Children to their Schooling.Refereed paper presented at the Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Fremantle, Perth, April, 2000.
Gray, M.C., & Hunter, B.H. (1999). Determinants of Employment and Labour Force Participation: A Cohort Analysis of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians, 1986-96. Discussion paper No. No.186/1999. The Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (CAEPR) Canberra: The Australian National University. ISSN 1036-1774. ISBN 0 7315 2621 X.
Gray, M., Hunter, B., & Schwab, R.G. (1998). A Critical Survey of Indigenous Education Outcomes, 1986-96. Discussion paper No. 170/1998. Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, Canberra: The Australian National University. ISSN 1036-1774 ISBN 0 7315 2605 8.
Guenther, J., Young, M., Boyle, A., Schaber, E., Richardson, J., Sawyer, G., & Robertson, P. (2005). Growing the Desert: Effective VET Pathways for Remote Indigenous Peoples. A work in progress: being undertaken by members and associates of the educational network of the DKK CRC for NCVER and AFLF. Related links: Stage 1 Report February 2005.
Gururajan, V. (2000). Issues in Aboriginal Education and Training: NATSIS Survey Analysis and Discussion. Refereed paper presented at the Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Fremantle, Perth, 2000.
Henderson, R. (2002). Student Mobility and School Literacy Performance: What Does Research Suggest for Classroom Practice?
Paper presented at the National Indigenous Education Conference, School of Indigenous Australian Studies, Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Science, James Cook University Townsville, Queensland, July, 2002.
Herbert, J. (2002). Completion of Twelve Years of Schooling or its Equivalent. Paper presented at Australian Association for Research in Education Conference (AARE), Brisbane, Queensland, 2002.
Herbert, J., & Scott, J. (2000). There's More to Hearing Than Simply Using Your Ears. Refereed paper presented at the Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Fremantle, Perth, April, 2000.
Hunter, B. H., & Schwab, R. G. (2003) Practical Reconciliation and Recent Trends in Indigenous Education. Discussion paper No. 249/2005. Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, Canberra: Australian National University. ISSN 0136 1774. ISBN 0 7315 5624 0.
Hurley, R. (2000). Teaching Problem Solving Through Culturally Defined Contexts. Refereed paper presented at the Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Fremantle, Perth, April, 2000.
Kessaris, T., & Lenoy, M.W. (2002). Minority Group Educational Success: A View of Research in the United States and Australia. Paper presented at the National Indigenous Education Conference, School of Indigenous Australian Studies, Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, July, 2002.
Kutieleh, S., Egege, S., & Morgan, D. To stay or not to stay: factors affecting international and Indigenous students' decisions to persist with university study and the implications for support services. Student Learning Centre, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia.
Malin, M. (2002). Is Schooling Good for Indigenous Children's Health? Paper presented at Australian Association for Research in Education Conference (AARE), Brisbane, Queensland, 2002.
Malezer, B., & Sim, C. (2002). Issues for teacher preparation in Indigenous Australian studies: benefits of teaching Indigenous. Australian studies in a cross-cultural context. Paper presented at Australian Association for Research in Education Conference (AARE), Brisbane, Queensland. 2002.
McGinty, S. (2002). Community Capacity Building. Paper presented at Australian Association for Research in Education Conference (AARE), Brisbane, Queensland, 2002.
McInerney, D. (2003). What indigenous students think about school and is it any different from the Anglos? Paper presented at New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE)/Australian Association for Research in Education Conference (AARE), Auckland, New Zealand, November, 2003.
Mellor, S., & Corrigan, M. (2004). The Case for Change: A review of contemporary research on Indigenous education outcomes. Australian Education Review. ACER Press: Australian Council for Educational Research. ISBN 0 86431 785 9.
Morgan, D. L., & Kutieleh, S. Academic writing for Indigenous Australian and International students: a contextual approach to assist transition to Australian tertiary institutions. Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET).
Munns, G., & Parente, A. (2003). `Because I stayed': Australian Indigenous secondary school students who remain at high school. Paper presented at New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE)/Australian Association for Research in Education Conference (AARE), Auckland, New Zealand, November, 2003.
Northcote, M., & Kendle, A. (2000). Assessment Techniques for Indigenous Learners. Refereed paper presented at the Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Edith Cowan University, Fremantle, Perth, 2000.
Parente, A., Craven, R. G., Munns, G., & Marder, K. (2003). Indigenous students aspirations: an in-depth analysis of Indigenous students' career aspirations and factors that impact on their formulation. Paper presented at New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE)/Australian Association for Research in Education Conference (AARE), Auckland, New Zealand, 2003.
Partington, G., Godfrey, J. Harrison, B., Harslett, M., & Richer, K. (2000). Can Non-Indigenous Teachers Succeed in Teaching Indigenous Students? Refereed paper presented at the Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Fremantle, Perth, April, 2000.
Purdie, N. (2003). Self-identity and positive outcomes of schooling for Indigenous Australian students. Paper presented at New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE)/Australian Association for Research in Education Conference (AARE), Auckland, New Zealand, November, 2003.
Rose, D. Lui-Chivizhe, L., McKnight, A., & Smith, A. (2003). Scaffolding Academic Reading and Writing at the Koori Centre. The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education. Vol 32, pp41-49.
Schwab, R. G. & Anderson, I. (1999). Trends in Indigenous Participation in Health Sciences Educations: The Vocational Education and Training Sector, 1994-97. Discussion paper No. 179/1999. Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, Canberra: The Australian National University. ISSN 1036-1774 ISBN 0 7315 2614 7.
Schwab. R. G., & Sutherland, D. (2001). Building Indigenous Learning Communities. Discussion paper No.225/2001. Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, Canberra: The Australian National University. ISSN 1036-1774 ISBN 0 7315 5600 3.
Tripcony, P. (2002). Challenges and Tensions in Implementing Current Directions in Indigenous Education. Paper presented at Australian Association for Research in Education Conference (AARE), Brisbane, Queensland, 2002.
Wilkinson, L. (2002). Leading and Choosing to Make a Difference for Indigenous Students in one of the Largest Secondary Schools in QLD: An Administrators Story? Paper presented at the Second National Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Townsville, Queensland, July, 2002.
Wray, D. E., Craven, R. G., & Munns, G. (2004). The value of Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies for indigenous students' self-concepts in NSW secondary schools. Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here? In H. W. Marsh, J. Baumert, G.E. Richards, & U. Trautwein, (Eds.), Proceedings of the Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference, Berlin, Germany. Co-hosted by Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the Centre for Educational Research and the SELF Research Centre, University of Western Sydney. Published by Sydney: SELF Research Centre, University of Western Sydney. ISBN 1 74108 073 8 (CD) ISBN 1 74108 074 6 (online format).