ERIC Number: EJ1057974
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 23
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ISSN: EISSN-1918-5979
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Motivators of Educational Success: Perceptions of Grade 12 Aboriginal Students
Preston, Jane P.; Claypool, Tim R.
Canadian Journal of Education, v36 n4 p257-279 2013
The purpose of this paper is to identify motivators that support educational success, as perceived by Aboriginal high school students enrolled in two urban Saskatchewan schools. Twelve semi-structured individual interviews revealed that students were motivated by a hospitable school culture, relevant learning opportunities, and positive personal influences outside the realm of the school (e.g., family role models and Elder influence). Utilizing an Aboriginal worldview lens, student motivation stemmed from experiencing four quadrants of learning--awareness (physical), knowledge (mental), continuous improvement (emotional), and perseverance (spiritual). An implication is that educators need to incorporate features of Aboriginal pedagogy when teaching.
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, High School Students, Urban Schools, Semi Structured Interviews, Teaching Methods, School Culture, Foreign Countries, Academic Achievement, Indigenous Populations, American Indians, Canada Natives, Student Motivation, World Views, Indigenous Knowledge, Culturally Relevant Education, Qualitative Research, Grade 12
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Grade 12
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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