| Description |
xiv, 70 pages ; 30 cm |
| Contents |
1. Background and introduction to the project -- 2. Synthesis of findings of the review of the literature and the consultations -- Question 1. What is self-identity in the Indigenous Australian context and how does it relate to other concepts such as self-concept; self esteem; self-reliance; self-discipline; self-regulation and a sense of responsibility? -- Question 2/3. How is self-identity formed? What factors contribute to the development of positive self-identity by Indigenous young people? -- Question 4. What is the relative importance of these factors in the development of positive self-identity for Indigenous young people? -- Question 5. To what extent does positive self-identity vary with context? -- Question 6. Does positive self-identity in young Indigenous people vary in relation to geographical factors? -- Question 7. How can positive self-identity be assessed or measured? -- Question 8. What is the relationship between positive self-identity (if any) and the school success of Indigenous young people, including their attendance levels, participation in school, levels of achievement, and completion of schooling? -- Question 9. How can positive self-identity be increased in order to improve school outcomes for Indigenous students? -- 3. Conclusion and recommendations |
| Summary |
Aims of the project were to define the concept of positive self-identity for Indigenous students and the factors contributing to its formation; analyse how positive self-identity affects school outcomes; suggest practical strategies for increasing the positive self-identity of Indigenous studnets in order to improve shcool outcomes |
| Notes |
"6574.EPCR.00A" |
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"A project funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs" |
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"The project was conducted by a team of researchers from Queensland University of Technology" p. v |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 60-64 |
| Notes |
Also available on the Internet at: http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/indigenous_education/publications_resources/documents/psi_synth_pdf.htm |
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Commonwealth of Australia 2000 |
| Subject |
Aboriginal Australians -- Education.
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Achievement motivation in youth -- Australia.
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Motivation in education -- Australia.
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| Author |
Purdie, Nola.
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Queensland University of Technology.
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| LC no. |
00002209 |
| ISBN |
0642448833 |
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0642448841 (Online) |
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