Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction: Integrating Aboriginal perspectives into school curricula: Why does it matter now
Introduction
The call to integrate Aboriginal perspectives
Centrality of cultural mediation in human learning and development
The effort to reconnect Aboriginal education to its cultural roots
Integration for intimate and cultural citizenship
Increasing our knowledge-base in a knowledge society
Raising essential curriculum questions
Organization of the book
To generalize or not to generalize
On the use of terminology
Summary
Questions for discussion
References/Recommended readings
Chapter 2: Understanding the integration of Aboriginal perspectives through theory
Introduction
Role of theory in understanding phenomena
Theoretical frameworks for understanding minority school performance
----Socio-cultural theories of learning and cognition
----Macro-structural theories/explanations
----Racism, anti-racism, and critical race theories
Summary
Questions for discussion
References/Recommended readings
Chapter 3: Cultural mediators of Aboriginal student learning in the formal school system
Introduction
Investigating the influence of culture on Aboriginal student learning through a cultural-historical approach
Research methods/ procedures
Aboriginal students identify cultural mediators of their learning
Related themes
Theme 1: Indigenous approaches to learning
----Learning through stories and anecdotes
----Learning by observing and emulating
----Community support encourages learning
----Learning through scaffolding
----Learning through visual sensory modalities
Theme 2: Effective oral interaction enhances learning
Theme3: Concepts of self mediate learning
Theme4: Relevant Curriculum increases learning
Theme 5: Teacher's interpersonal style matters
Summary
Concluding remark
Questions for discussion
References/Recommended readings
Chapter 4: Integrating Aboriginal perspectives into the school curriculum: Layering at five levels of classroom practice
Introduction
Defining 'Aboriginal perspectives': The challenge of definition
Guiding principles for integrating Aboriginal perspectives
The context of integration
Integrating Aboriginal perspectives: Layering at five levels of practice
----Integrating at the level of student learning outcomes
----Integrating at the level of content/learning resources
----Integrating at the level of instructional methods/strategies
----Integrating at the level of assessment methods/strategies
----Integration as a philosophical underpinning of the curriculum
Summary
Questions for discussion
References/Recommended readings
Chapter 5: Aboriginal school success through integration? Learning opportunities and Challenges
Introduction
Documenting the impact of integration: Methods and procedures
Results: Impact of integration:
----Impact on academic achievement
----Impact on school retention
----Impact on class attendance/regularity
Challenges
Concluding remark
Summary
Questions for discussion
References/Recommended readings
Chapter 6: Critical elements of instruction influencing Aboriginal school success
Introduction
Teacher's sense of efficacy
Teacher capacity
Culturally compatible teaching and assessment methods
Targeting Aboriginal content and resources
A nurturing learning environment
Summary and caveat
Questions for discussion
References/Recommended readings
Appendix A
Chapter 7: Teachers' perceptions of the integration of Aboriginal perspectives
Introduction
Centrality of the teacher to curriculum change
Investigating teachers' perceptions: Methods and procedures
Teachers' perceptions:
----Teachers' beliefs about integration
----How teachers understand and approach integration
----What teachers perceive as challenges/impediments
----Facilitators of integration
Summary
Concluding remark
Questions for discussion
References/Recommended readings
Chapter 8: A way forward: Lessons in implementation
Introduction
On the need for a reconceptualized theory of curriculum
----Curriculum as curere
----Curriculum as spiritual journey/transcendence
----Curriculum as conversation
----Curriculum as community
Teachers and teacher education programs
What schools should do
How the Aboriginal community can help
The need for systemic reform
Summary
Questions for discussion
References/recommended readings
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