1st Edition

Strong and Smart – Towards a Pedagogy for Emancipation Education for First Peoples

By Chris Sarra Copyright 2011
224 Pages
by Routledge

234 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

224 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Strong and Smart – Towards a Pedagogy for Emancipation tells the story of how Dr Chris Sarra overcame low expectations for his future to become an educator who has sought to change the tide of low expectations for other Indigenous students. The book draws upon Roy Bhaskar’s theory of Critical Realism to demonstrate how Indigenous people have agency and can take control of their own... Read more

Introduction  Chapter 1 – Methodology  Chapter 2 – Literature Analysis  Chapter 3 - White Perspectives on Aboriginal Identity  Chapter 4 – Aboriginal Perceptions of Being Aboriginal  Chapter 5 - School Strategies to Reinforce Aboriginal Identity  Chapter 6 - Impact of Strategies to Reinforce Aboriginal Identity  Conclusion

Biography

Chris Sarra is a world-class educationalist. His ‘strong and smart’ philosophy led to dramatic improvements in educational outcomes at the Cherbourg State School in Queensland. He now heads the Stronger Smarter Institute, Queensland University of Technology, which is transforming Indigenous education with positive messages of high expectations, quality relationships and community engagement in schools. Led by Dr Sarra, the Institute’s programmes are having significant impact on students, educators and communities in schools across Australia.