Australian teachers voice their perceptions of the influences of stereotypes, mindsets and school structure on teachers' expectations of Indigenous students

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Riley, Tasha
Pidgeon, Michelle
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2019
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Research demonstrates that teachers’ expectations of students have long-term effects on students’ educational, occupational, health and well-being outcomes. In this Australian-based study, teachers were invited to explore the questions Do teachers have different expectations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students? Why/why not? The findings provide insight into how teachers perceive the expectations of other teachers in relation to Indigenous learners and highlight the underlying assumptions of those perceptions. Teachers also provide valuable insight into what they feel is needed to address these issues. Recommendations are made to enhance pre-service teacher education and professional development to better support those working with Indigenous learners.

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Teaching Education

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Specialist studies in education

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education not elsewhere classified

Teacher education and professional development of educators

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