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    Examining the Effectiveness of Including Aboriginal Perspectives to Engage Aboriginal Students in High School Science

    Hansen J 2016.pdf (1.743Mb)
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    Open access
    Authors
    Hansen, Jennet Jeniffer
    Date
    2016
    Supervisor
    Dr Jill Aldridge
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    Faculty
    Education
    School
    SMEC
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/57364
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    • Curtin Theses
    Abstract

    Science disengagement is widespread in Australia, particularly amongst Aboriginal students. This study investigated whether embedding Aboriginal perspectives into the science curriculum would improve the engagement of Aboriginal high school students. The findings suggest that embedding Aboriginal perspectives into science lessons improved both their emotional and behavioural engagement. Further, the study found a range of reasons for this improvement. The study is significant as it provides an understanding of how valuing Aboriginal culture can effect students.

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