The reinforcement of the Ethnic Binary between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within the Education system
Hey there,

The following questions are working towards the study of how the Education system within Australia reinforces the Ethnic Binary between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Such questions and answers will be used within my Personal Interest Project, otherwise, known as a (PIP).

All responses will remain anonymous and will be reviewed exclusively between myself and my Society and Culture teacher. I appreciate your honest feedback as it will be a valuable asset to my primary research and will only take a few minutes of your time.

The only personal information gathered your age, religion, ethnicity etc. If you do not wish to answer a question you can simply proceed to the next question and skip it. Your participation is voluntary, and you can end the questionnaire at any time.

If you would like to view the completed research report or general enquiries you can email: peter.gleeson20@education.nsw.gov.au


Thank you for your cooperation and participation in my assessment.

Peter Gleeson.

Header image sourced from: https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/uluru.jpg

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Disclaimer
The term ‘Indigenous’ is generally used to refer to Australia’s First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, though other terms (such as ‘Indigenous’ and ‘Aboriginal’ Australians) also are applied. The plural form reminds us there were many nations and there is no single cultural model that fits all those who identify as Indigenous.
Age Range
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Religion
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Ethnicity
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What generation do you belong to?
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Biological Sex
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Type of community you live in
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Ethnicity (defined)
Ethnicity refers to the "shared culture and a way of life". This can also be shown through "language, religion, clothing, cuisine, music, and art".

What do you see as best defines what it means to be an Australian?
Outline what you see as it means to be an Indigenous Australian?
Would you say, you are knowledgeable of Indigenous Australian History/Culture?
Yes
No
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Do you believe that the school has supported or supports you? (i.e. Teachers, Support networks made available)
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Indicate your level of enjoyment in school
Consistently enjoying/ enjoyed school
Do/ Did not enjoy school at all
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Indicate to what extent you prioritise/prioritised school
School is/ was never my priority
School is/ was always my priority
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Are/were there programs in place that aid you in case you require assistance? (ie. Homework Centre)
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Did/do you feel comfortable in expressing and /or sharing aspects of your school within a school environment?
Yes, I felt/feel very comfortable.
No, I didn't feel comfortable
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Which type of success do you value more?
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How influential do you view school as an institution as, in regards to shaping people's perceptions/attitudes?
Very influential
No so influential
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Do you see school as a place, in which students are pushed more towards a consumer culture, otherwise the consumption of stuff?
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“The cross-curricular priorities in the current version of the Australian curriculum state that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students should be able to see themselves, their identities and their cultures reflected in the curriculum.”
Sourced from: Australian Curriculum
Does such a statement hold true, as to you the content taught within schools?
Yes
No
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As such, do you see if there is a lack of Indigenous history taught within schools?
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Could this poor portrayal/lack of Indigenous history negatively impact in regards to their perception towards education?
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What do you think would aid in your understanding and /or fully appreciate the culture and history of Aboriginals?
Thank you for your responses to this questionnaire, they will greatly aid in this research into Aboriginal Education. You are officially lit.
- Peter
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