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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Howlett, Catherine; Ferreira, Jo-Anne; Seini, Monica; Matthews, Christopher – Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2013
This article presents a discussion on a study undertaken by academics within the Griffith School of Environment, Brisbane, Australia that sought to explore the potential of an Indigenised curriculum to attract and retain Indigenous students, and thereby facilitate greater participation of Indigenous students in science. The article highlights the…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Indigenous Populations, Foreign Countries, Curriculum
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Hauser, Vivian; Howlett, Catherine; Matthews, Chris – Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2009
In Australia, Indigenising the curriculum is increasingly acknowledged as a possible avenue for addressing Indigenous under-representation in tertiary science education in a culturally appropriate and relevant manner. While no Australian university has implemented such a program, there is much to be learnt about the inherent complexities of…
Descriptors: Indigenous Knowledge, College Science, Science Education, Environmental Education
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Howlett, Catherine; Seini, Monica; Matthews, Chris; Dillon, Bronwyn; Hauser, Vivian – Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2008
Low retention of Indigenous peoples in all Australian universities has been identified as a problematic issue by the Australian Federal government. Griffith University (GU), Queensland, Australia, provided funding to examine the factors affecting Indigenous retention in higher education, with the aim of developing innovative participation and…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Foreign Countries, Federal Government, School Holding Power