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ED388177.Pdf DOCUMENT RESUME ED 388 177 HE 028 720 AUTHOR Epstein, Ruth TITLE Distance-Delivered Tertiary Programs for Indigenous People in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. PUB DATE Sep 95 NOTE 611p. PUB TYPE Reports Research/Technical (143) Reports Descriptive (141) EDRS PRICE MF03/PC25 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Case Studies; Community Involvement; Cultural Maintenance; Delivery Systems; *Distance Education; Foreign Countries; Higher Education; *Indigenous Populations; Institutional Characteristics; Language of Instruction:, Open Universities; Program Descriptions; Program Design IDENTIFIERS *Australia; *Canada; *New Zealand; Stakeholders ABSTRACT This report is made up of 20 case descriptions of tertiary level aistance-delivered educational programs developed specifically for indigenous students in three countries: Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Included in each case is a description of the institutions and stakeholders involved in each course or program, history of the initiative, and its future. Each case focuses particularly on four areas: indigenous community involvements, inclusior of language and culture, student support, and course or program uusign and delivery. These are fourof the areas identified in the literature as essential to the succeis of distance-delivered programs and courses for indigenous people.The information is based on review of program publications andface-to-face interviews with educators at the 23 institutions visited. Each case beginswith a brief description of the institution at which the program is housed to provide readers with a context for the case.This is followed by a description of the stakeholders. Next is a brief overview of the case followed by sections on history and community involvement,client proiile% inclusion of language and culture, student/participant support, design and delivery, and future and challenges. For some a separate section on student entry requirements andfinancial support is included. (Contains 57 references.) (JB) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * from the original document. *********************************************************************** Distance-Delivered Tertiary Programs for Indigenous People in Canada, Australia and New Zealand By Ruth Epstein, M.A. Instructional Designer Extension Division The University of Saskatchewan U S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Echrcat.onal Rosea(ch and Impeovement "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY 0 Th document has bean (*produced as waived Irom Ina or/rOn or otoanoztron Ruth Epstein ongonattngI 1 0 MinOr changes haul dun made lo emorove moroductron quahly Univ. of Saskatchewan Pornla of vow or opuuons stated in thrsdocu- mint do not nacessaray reprosent officio! DERI poartron or crohcy September, 1995 TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)" 43 BEST COPY AVAILABLE. Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents Annotated Contents Read Me First Introduction to the Study Australian Case Descriptions Aboriginal General Tertiary Distance Education, Australia Australia Glossary Aboriginal Services BureauCertificate in Community Recreation Aboriginal Services BureauEssential Services Worker Curtin University of TechnologyAboriginal Health Program Curtin University of TechnologyCommunity Management and Development Program Edith Cowan UniversityBachelor of Arts in Education, Primary James Cook University of Northern QueenslandDiploma in Communications James Cook University of Northern QueenslandRemote Area Teacher Education Program (RATEP) University of South AustraliaAboriginal Affairs Administration programs University of South AustraliaThe Anangu Teacher Education Program (ANTEP) University of Southern QueenslandThe Ji lilan Project Open Learning Agency, Australia Queensland Open Learning Network Tanami Network 4 Table of Contents 2 Canadian Case Descriptions The Indigenous People of Canada British Columbia Cases Open Learning Agency Simon Fraser University/Secwepmc Program University of VictoriaAdministration of Aboriginal Governments Manitoba Cases Brandon UniversityIntroduction to Native Studies Interuniversities NorthFirst Year by Distance Education Ontario Cases Cambrian CollegeEarly Childhood Education, Aboriginal Confederation CollegeGeneral Vocational Preparation Program Confederation CollegeTeacher Assistant Aboriginal Sault CollegeAboriginal Resource Technician Contact North New Zealand Case Descriptions General Maori Glossary, New Zealand Correspondence SchoolLifeskil Is for Inmates Massey University/Waiariki PolytechnicFirst Year, Applied Science Otago UniversityDiploma in Maori Studies University of WaikatoCertificate in Maori Studies University of WaikatoCertificate in Continuing Education Annotated Contents 1 Annotated Contents AlTable of Contents A2Annotated Contents A3Read Me First A4Introduction to the Study Australian Case Descriptions Aboriginal General -a brief overview of the history, culture, and sociopolitical situation ofthe Indigenous population of Australia Tertiary Distance Education, Australia -description of phenomena particularly relevant to distance education in Australia Australia Glossary Aboriginal Services BureauCertificate in Community Recreation Perth, Western Australia. ASB is a government body in Western Australia which develops curricula for technical and vermtional courses. This certificate combines distance delivery and face-to-face instruction. Combines face-to-face and distance delivery. Aboriginal Services BureauEssential Services Worker Perth, Western Australia. ASB is a government body in Western Australia which develops curricula for technical and vocational courses. This qualification prepares trainees for work with community infrastructures such as water and power. Combines face-to-face and practical work in communities with supervisor support. Curtin University of TechnologyAboriginal Health Program Perth, Western Australia. The inclusion of Aboriginal Terms of Reference identified by students is included to promote empowerment. Combines face-to-face and distance delivery. The Program is run by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies. Curtin University of TechnologyCommunity Management and Development Program Perth, Western Australia. The use of contracts and Aboriginal Terms of Reference are unique features of this program. Combines face-to-face anddistance delivery. The Program is run by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies. Edith Cowan UniversityBachelor of Arts in Education, Primary Perth, Western Australia. Multi-mode program, combining blocks of face-to-face study on campus, with tutor-supported external study. Annotated Contents 2 James Cook University of Northern QueenslandDiploma in Communications Townsville, Queensland. This diploma is an initiative of the University's Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Participation, Research and Development. It combines distance education, practice in the workplace and face-to-face sessions at the Centre's media facility. James Cook University of Northern QueenslandRemote Area Teacher Education Program (RATEP) Townsville, Queensland. This program makes extensive use of computerized interactive multi-media to provide training for Aboriginal educators. RATEP is run by the School of Education. University of South AustraliaAboriginal Affairs Administration Adelaide, South Australia. This is a relatively new program laddered at certificate, diploma and bachelor levels. Print-based courses are supported by tutors and instructor visits to local communities. The Program is run by the Faculty of Aboriginal and Islander Studies. University of South AustraliaThe Anangu Teacher Education Program (ANTEP) Adelaide, South Australia. This program is offered in several specific communities for speakers of the local language. The program is offered face-to -face using external materials in remote communities. The Program is run by the Faculty of Aboriginal and Islander Studies. University of Southern QueenslandThe Jihlan Project Toowcomba, Queensland. The project is intended to provide a bridge for Indigenous Australians who wish to study at university. When completed, it will be a print- based program with audiotape and teletutorial support. The Project is run by Kumbari/Ngurpai Lag, Higer Education Centre. Open Learning Agency, Australia (OLA) Melbourne, Australia. The agency is a government-supported consortium of universities which offers open learning to Australians regardless of previous educational background. Queensland Open Learning Network (QOLN) Queensland. This government-supported initiative provides facilities across Queensland to support distance education. Tanami Network Tanami Desert, Northern Territory. This Aboriginal-owned and operated television network allows communication among remote communities as well as the delivery of educational and other appropriate programming. 6 Annotated Contents 3 Canadian Case Descriptions The Indigenous People of Canada -a brief overview of the history, culture, and sociopolitical situation of the Indigenous people of Canada British Columbia Cases Open Learning Agency (OLA) Vancouver, B.C. The agency is a consortium of universities which offers open learning to British Columbians using a variety of delivery media. Simon Fraser University/Secwepmc Program (SFU/SCES) Kamloops, B.C. This cojoint anangement between a university and an Aboriginal agency provides university education face-to-face
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