This culture of self-belief along with high expectations inspired students to achieve remarkable results (Australian Human Rights Commission, 2008). 1.3 Dealing with Issues Adhering to Indigenous Terms of Reference (ATR) protocols is an essential element of best practice in Aboriginal education. ... These education officers are individuals from the community with a deep understanding of community history, culture and relationships. Symbolically and practically, the role of an AEO is at the heart of the success of many Indigenous students at school (Commonwealth of Australia, 2014). ... Whils...

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A society that is becoming multicultural need not discard its earlier history, culture, values, but must be ready and willing to accept the new. The encouragement of cultural diversity involves an approach to the curriculum in which due consideration is given to the knowledge that migrant children need about their new homeland and the knowledge that Australian children need about new Australians. The Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is an organisation specifically designed for Asian students in Australian schools. Their goals are to: Promote and support of the study of Asia across all ...

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Whilst there are many differences in implementation and structure, all state education departments in Australia have, in some form or another, have been involved in the devolution of power from a central bureaucracy to schools and other organisational units in the pursuit of better management of resources and outcomes. Meadmore emphasises that these forms of restructuring and deregulation of state school systems are in no way confined to Australia, with countries such as America, England, Wales and New Zealand all instigating policy in this regard. ... Meadmore identifies that early in Au...

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