Module 2 Weblog #3

Whilst investigating what is being done around the world in the area of indigenous education I came across this site. I was interested to note that the conclusion to the main article almost echoes the words of Dr Lee Brown. “‘good practice’ for teaching is one that is based on recognising each student as an individual, valuing their life experiences and developing their knowledge and skills accordingly”. It made me wonder if on different continents people have come to the same conclusions then why has there not been a major change at an international level. I look at Mexico and wonder why we are not investigating the real needs of our indigenous communities. How can this shift in consciousness come about? It seems clear to me that instead of fighting for the right of every child to be educated we need instead to fight for every child to be educated in the right way.

http://www.oodgeroo.qut.edu.au/academic_resources/academicpape/indigenouscu.jsp