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Indigenous Issues in Australian Universities: Research, Teaching, Support

Details:

Title

Indigenous Issues in Australian Universities: Research, Teaching, Support,

Editor

Frawley, Jack, Nolan, Maggie, White, Nereda,

Collection

E-Publications, E-Books, PublicationNT,

Date

2009,

Description

This collection of essays by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars offers a range of perspectives on issues confronting Indigenous students, staff and Indigenous studies in Australian higher education. It is multidisciplinary covering topics ranging from law, history, feminism, business, health and education as well as cultural awareness and safety and is an indicator of the dynamism that exists within and across institutions which aim to promote and support the development of Indigenous higher eduction. The collection offers both theoretical explorations of issues relevant to Indigenous students, staff and studies as well as practical examples, personal reflections and case studies of programs and services which suggest the potential for ongoing and future research and practice. Jack Frawley is a Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Creative & Authentic Leadership, Australian Catholic University. Maggie Nolan is a Senior Lecturer in Australian Studies, Australian Catholic University. Nereda White is the Director of the Centre for Indigenous Education and Research, Australian Catholic University.,

Notes

Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,

Table of contents

Canvassing the issues: Indigenous Australians in higher education -- Indigenous governance and leadership in Australian universities -- 'You can't talk about this with social workers' -- Cross-cultural spiritualities: implications for teaching, learning and practice -- Towards critical mass: work in progress at James Cook University -- Creating pathways and connections in Indiginous legal education -- Teaching the history wars in an Indigenous studies unit at the University of Ballarat -- Indigenous business education in Australia -- Decolonising research agendas: claiming voice and power in academia -- Upholding the principles of ethical research in a complex research environment -- Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research -- University-educated Indigenous women: their struggles and triumps in their leadership journeys -- Can universities offer a place of cultural safety for Indigenous students? -- Cultural safety training for health professionals,

Language

English,

Subject

1303 - Specialist Studies in Education, Australia, Indigenous Issues, Teaching & Learning, Politics & Society,

Publisher name

Charles Darwin University Press (CDU Press),

Place of publication

Darwin,

Format

v, 127 pages ; 25 cm,

File type

application/pdf,

ISBN

9781921576072, 921576073,

Use

Copyright,

Copyright owner

Charles Darwin University Press (CDU Press),

License

https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00042,

Parent handle

https://hdl.handle.net/10070/756314,

Citation address

https://hdl.handle.net/10070/799332

Related items

https://hdl.handle.net/10070/799331,