Indigenous Language Education
Introduction
ACER has been contracted by the Australian Government DEST to investigate the current provision of Indigenous Language Programmes in Australian Schools. The project will provide a snapshot of the current national situation in Indigenous languages education, including an analysis of existing models of training, professional learning options and teacher preparation courses/units for those involved in the delivery of Indigenous language programmes. Examples of good practice will be identified and recommendations to improve the sustainability and quality of Indigenous language programmes in schools will be made.
In the course of gathering information for the project, the research team has identified a range of publications, curriculum materials and organizations that provide a significant source of support for the many individuals working in this area of Indigenous education.