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On the Prospects for African Philosophy in Australia

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper grapples with the situation of people of African descent in Australia by working through the constitution of the body of academic philosophy in the country. It contends with the parochialism of the Australian philosophical community and the prospects for the cultivation of greater pluralism. Taking African philosophy as one possible
Bryan Mukandi
wiley   +1 more source

Family Dispute Resolution in Australia: The Under‐Servicing of Indigenous, Migrant and Refugee Families Experiencing Family Violence

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Improving access to legal services for Indigenous, migrant and refugee women is critical to addressing family violence. In this context, Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) has long been discussed as a solution for separating families. This paper presents key findings of a research evaluation of an Australian Government $8.37 million pilot project
Siobhan McDonnell, Alyson Wright
wiley   +1 more source

Developing a critical caste analysis within information science and technology: A research review: An annual review of information science and technology paper

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract Caste—an ascriptive social hierarchy in South Asia and its diaspora—is a globalized phenomenon. Recent caste‐based discrimination, particularly in technology companies and anti‐caste efforts to address it, has compelled academia, policy, and the technology industry to better understand contemporary mechanics of caste.
Nayana Kirasur, Britt Paris
wiley   +1 more source

Listening to young children with disabilities: Experiences of quality in mainstream primary education

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract All children should have access to quality education through a child‐centred pedagogy. An inclusive, child‐centred pedagogy uses a strength‐based view of children that recognises each child as unique and competent, providing children with multiple opportunities to explore and learn at their own pace.
Katherine Gulliver
wiley   +1 more source

‘Where are the adults?’: Troubling child‐activism and children's political participation

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Children's political participation is a well‐established theme in childhood studies. In this article we offer an original account of child activism that takes into account the entangled and emergent aspect of children as activists. We begin with a historical and a conceptual review, noting the importance of mid‐20th century developments such ...
Sharon Hunter, Claire Cassidy
wiley   +1 more source

Regional Variability and Ethnic Identity:Chinese Americans in New York City and San Francisco [PDF]

, 2014
This paper examines the realizations of the BOUGHT vowel (in words like ‘taught’ and ‘sauce’) by Chinese Americans of Cantonese heritage in New York City and San Francisco.
Hall-Lew, Lauren, Wong, Amy Wing-mei
core   +1 more source

IMPACTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOWARDS LANGUAGE SHIFT AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS [PDF]

, 2015
Social Media Applications are inevitable in today’s people’s lives, especially for university students who cannot be separated with their gadgets. It is undeniable that the use of social media changes the way people communicate with each other, from ...
Karjo, Clara Herlina
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The future in a bubble: Supporting Finnish early childhood professionals working in diverse settings

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The purpose of this study was to contribute to the knowledge about early childhood education and care (ECEC) personnel's perception of the support structures that are most effective in assisting them in their work with culturally and linguistically diverse children.
Alexandra C. Anton, Juli‐Anna Aerila, Elizabeth A. Steed   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

REVISITING MODEL OF READING COMPREHENSION IN LANGUAGE AQUISSITION [PDF]

, 2015
Reading comprehension is about breaking the barriers which make reading a dull and unpleasant experience. Reading comprehension is not merely about a monotonous activity that is ordering student to read a text and answering the provided questions.
Y.B. Agung , Prasaja
core  

How far behind in number are socioeconomically disadvantaged pupils when they start school in England?

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper examines the gap in number skills between socioeconomically disadvantaged and non‐disadvantaged children in the first year of compulsory schooling in England. Past research mostly relies on statutory assessment data collected towards the end of the first year of school and does not show the attainment gap associated with ...
Martin Culliney, Joanne Robson
wiley   +1 more source