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Enhancing opportunities for Australian aboriginal literacy learners in early childhood settings.
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Childhood Education
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August 15, 2005
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In the context of contemporary Australian society, the education system is still failing to increase educational outcomes among the majority of Australian Aboriginal (1) learners. This is evidenced in research (see Batten, Frigo, Hughes, & McNamara, 1998; Department of Employment, Education, and Training, 1995, 1997; Ministerial Council on Education Employment Training and Youth Affairs, 2000) and in annual results from statewide testing programs. This educational dilemma has persisted despite the regular introduction of systemic initiatives and funding aimed at addressing Australian Aboriginal learners' low educational outcomes. Continued tension exists between, on the one ...