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Cultural dimensions of Indigenous participation in education and training: Research overview

Item:
2209
Title:
Cultural dimensions of Indigenous participation in education and training: Research overview
Authors:
NCVER
Publication date: 
15 December 2009
Type:
Research summary
Themes:
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Indigenous students
VET in context > Regional issues > General
VET system > VET system performance > General

This overview looks at the key findings of Mike Dockery's report 'Cultural dimensions of Indigenous participation in education and training' and shows that, in both remote and non-remote areas, those with a stronger attachment to their culture had greater educational success. However, it also reveals that the report is a complex one, and the way the data are analysed is key to the findings.

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