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Teacher Training for Teachers of Aborigines

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 July 2015

T.E. Cook
T.E. Cook*
Affiliation:
Armidale, NSW
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Abstract

Some determinants of educability for Aborigines are discussed and such problems as integration aid involvement in decision-making by Aborigines reviewed. The role of the teacher in effective communication with Aboriginal children and Aboriginal communities and related aspects such as teacher expectation are considered. Research findings in behavioural science which relate to belief systems and attitudes are considered for inclusion in teacher education programs for the teachers of Aboriginal children. In conclusion, some proposals are made concerning teacher education programs.

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O-WAI-YA-WA
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The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education , Volume 5 , Issue 3 , June 1977 , pp. 24 - 33
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1977

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