Crucial issues in Indigenous Education:

Is it a level playing field?

A series of propositions to stimulate energetic discussion around issues in Indigenous Education

Series Five

Indigenous employees should be involved in the school decision

making process

Discussion Points• Cultural experiences• Cultural training• Family knowledge• Community expectations• Teacher expectations• Fairness and staff equity

Indigenous students should have their own leadership opportunities

Discussion Points• Equity or equality• Cultural differences• Community expectations• Indigenous identity• Generalisations• Individual student training

Indigenous tutors are the best option for the literacy development

of low achieving students

Discussion Points• Training• Who is the expert?• School policy & induction• Community expectations• Double dipping• Funding guidelines