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Direct linkSchulz, Sam; Agnew, Deborah – British Journal of Sociology of Education, 2020
This paper focuses on an Australian university short-term study abroad programme in India part-funded by the Australian Government New Colombo Plan -- an initiative that facilitates transformative people-to-people encounters. Our chief interest is extending our reach, through photo diaries and interviews, to understand how participants'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Study Abroad, Program Descriptions, Transformative Learning
Hanckel, Jane; Segal, Leonie – Childhood Education, 2016
All Indigenous communities have a time-tested child-rearing knowledge base that reflects and honors their cultural beliefs and historical experiences. Many of these communities emphasize group harmony and collaboration and respect for the natural environment--competencies that are increasingly important on our crowded and depleted planet.…
Descriptors: Holistic Approach, Early Childhood Education, Parent Child Relationship, Well Being
Download full textSingh, Manjari – 2002
This digest presents a description of three innovative interventions designed to support student literacy acquisition outside the classroom in low resource communities. It begins with a discussion of literacy related issues in low resource environments, noting that an increasing number of children who are not acquiring a basic education live in…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Disadvantaged Environment, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities
Bernard van Leer Foundation Newsletter, 1995
This newsletter issue focuses on programming undertaken to address the health and educational needs of rural families in developing and developed nations. After examining the nature of rural families and rural poverty, the newsletter discusses: (1) the Mon Women's Organization in Thailand; (2) The "Contact With Kids" parent education…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Child Development, Childrens Television, Developed Nations
Malin, Merridy; Maidment, Debra – Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2003
This paper presents a snapshot of concerns in the field of Indigenous education in the late 1960s as compared with those of today, highlighting areas of improvement. Indigenous people's aspirations are not being met and the gaps between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations on all major educational indicators are unacceptably large. These…
Descriptors: Well Being, Disadvantaged, Mentors, Indigenous Knowledge
Randell, Shirley K. – 1979
The Disadvantaged Country Areas Program in Australia involves a limited number of areas in each State selected according to their relative poverty, special need for improved educational provisions, and lack of opportunities for employment and training for young people. All schools in the declared areas are expected to share the services and…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Catholic Schools, Community Control, Cooperative Programs
