Ralph Folds
Biographic Data
| ID | 156328 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ralph Folds |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ralph |
| FAMILY NAME | Folds |
| SIGNATURE | FOLDS R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Alice Springs Hospital |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1984 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Aboriginal crime at the cultural interface in Central Australia
Very high levels of Australian Aboriginal offending, incarceration and recidivism have been analysed almost exclusively in terms of the classic association between crime rates and low socioeconomic status, poor education, unemployment and alcohol and substance abuse. This article draws on participatory research with Central Australian Aboriginal prisoners and former prisoners and their families to provide understandings of the difficulties both s…
Yellow Brick Roads in Aboriginal Education
The idea of two-way education has great appeal because it holds out the promise that schools can achieve something that historically they have found extremely difficult; encompassing Aboriginal cultural maintenance while providing needed white knowledge. However, it will be argued here that while two-way theories are part of the current widely adopted rhetoric of educational change they are not practical curriculum alternatives for Aboriginalisin…
"Response to "Disciplining the Innut
Response to “Disciplining the Innut”
A Socio-Cultural Approach to the Bilingual Curriculum in Central Australian Schools
Although compelling arguments have been produced in favor of bilingual programs in Aboriginal schools, the results of these programs have been mixed. It is argued that, contrary to the apparent belief of many educators, these inconclusive outcomes are not just the product of staffing and other technical problems. Rather, the architects of bilingual programs have paid too little attention to the socio-cultural conditions under which the programs a…
Whitefella School
Aboriginal Education and Training at the Crossroads
Over the years comparisons have been drawn between the impoverished people of Asia, Africa and South America, the socalled Third World, and Aboriginal communities, and it has been claimed by some that Aboriginies live in Third World conditions and share Third World health problems. Those claims have been strongly rebutted by others, who point out that Aborigines are not nearly so badly off - they get welfare and various benefits unheard of in the…
Author's response to Dr Gale's review of Whitefella School
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The Social Relationships of Tribal Aboriginal Schooling in Australia
Directions in schooling for tribal Aborigines in Australia have long been influenced by psychological and anthropological perspectives. This paper argues that these are inadequate and cannot account for the frequent failure of school to meet community expectations. It is argued that there is a need for new directions based on analysis of the social relations of Aboriginal education. The possibilities opened up by such an analysis are discussed wi…
Desirable Characteristics of Computer Courseware in Tribal Aboriginal Schools
Just as computer delivered instruction in urban Australian schools remains an unknown quantity, its role in tribal Aboriginal schools and in urban schools which increasingly cater to tribal children is even more unclear. There are some exciting possibilities for Aboriginal education. Computer courseware can provide the highly visual, graphics oriented type of instruction which appeals to Aboriginal children and may tap their learning style. Also,…
Constraints on the Role of Aboriginal Health and Education Workers as Community Developers
The employment of Aborigines in health and education has long held promise not just for the improved delivery of these services but for greater community self‐management. However, the operation of these workers in European and traditionally oriented Aboriginal social fields is subject to many pitfalls. This paper draws on recent studies of education and health services at the community level to discuss some of these
Student Behaviour and Teaching Strategies in Aboriginal Schools
There are at least three competing interpretations of Aboriginal classroom behaviour in tradition-oriented communities. These interpretations and the theories they support may well be familiar to experienced teachers. However, the aim here is not to expound theory but to draw out implications for classroom practice.The first interpretation is that much of the behaviour of Aboriginal children in the classroom is explicable in terms of cultural def…
Student Behaviour and Teaching Strategies in Aboriginal Schools
There are at least three competing interpretations of Aboriginal classroom behaviour in tradition-oriented communities. These interpretations and the theories they support may well be familiar to experienced teachers. However, the aim here is not to expound theory but to draw out implications for classroom practice.The first interpretation is that much of the behaviour of Aboriginal children in the classroom is explicable in terms of cultural def…
A Socio-Cultural Approach to the Bilingual Curriculum in Central Australian Schools
Although compelling arguments have been produced in favor of bilingual programs in Aboriginal schools, the results of these programs have been mixed. It is argued that, contrary to the apparent belief of many educators, these inconclusive outcomes are not just the product of staffing and other technical problems. Rather, the architects of bilingual programs have paid too little attention to the socio-cultural conditions under which the programs a…
The Social Relationships of Tribal Aboriginal Schooling in Australia
Directions in schooling for tribal Aborigines in Australia have long been influenced by psychological and anthropological perspectives. This paper argues that these are inadequate and cannot account for the frequent failure of school to meet community expectations. It is argued that there is a need for new directions based on analysis of the social relations of Aboriginal education. The possibilities opened up by such an analysis are discussed wi…
Desirable Characteristics of Computer Courseware in Tribal Aboriginal Schools
Just as computer delivered instruction in urban Australian schools remains an unknown quantity, its role in tribal Aboriginal schools and in urban schools which increasingly cater to tribal children is even more unclear. There are some exciting possibilities for Aboriginal education. Computer courseware can provide the highly visual, graphics oriented type of instruction which appeals to Aboriginal children and may tap their learning style. Also,…
Student Behaviour and Teaching Strategies in Aboriginal Schools
There are at least three competing interpretations of Aboriginal classroom behaviour in tradition-oriented communities. These interpretations and the theories they support may well be familiar to experienced teachers. However, the aim here is not to expound theory but to draw out implications for classroom practice.The first interpretation is that much of the behaviour of Aboriginal children in the classroom is explicable in terms of cultural def…
Constraints on the Role of Aboriginal Health and Education Workers as Community Developers
The employment of Aborigines in health and education has long held promise not just for the improved delivery of these services but for greater community self‐management. However, the operation of these workers in European and traditionally oriented Aboriginal social fields is subject to many pitfalls. This paper draws on recent studies of education and health services at the community level to discuss some of these
Desirable Characteristics of Computer Courseware in Tribal Aboriginal Schools
Just as computer delivered instruction in urban Australian schools remains an unknown quantity, its role in tribal Aboriginal schools and in urban schools which increasingly cater to tribal children is even more unclear. There are some exciting possibilities for Aboriginal education. Computer courseware can provide the highly visual, graphics oriented type of instruction which appeals to Aboriginal children and may tap their learning style. Also,…
Author's response to Dr Gale's review of Whitefella School
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
The Social Relationships of Tribal Aboriginal Schooling in Australia
Directions in schooling for tribal Aborigines in Australia have long been influenced by psychological and anthropological perspectives. This paper argues that these are inadequate and cannot account for the frequent failure of school to meet community expectations. It is argued that there is a need for new directions based on analysis of the social relations of Aboriginal education. The possibilities opened up by such an analysis are discussed wi…
A Socio-Cultural Approach to the Bilingual Curriculum in Central Australian Schools
Although compelling arguments have been produced in favor of bilingual programs in Aboriginal schools, the results of these programs have been mixed. It is argued that, contrary to the apparent belief of many educators, these inconclusive outcomes are not just the product of staffing and other technical problems. Rather, the architects of bilingual programs have paid too little attention to the socio-cultural conditions under which the programs a…
Whitefella School
Aboriginal Education and Training at the Crossroads
Over the years comparisons have been drawn between the impoverished people of Asia, Africa and South America, the socalled Third World, and Aboriginal communities, and it has been claimed by some that Aboriginies live in Third World conditions and share Third World health problems. Those claims have been strongly rebutted by others, who point out that Aborigines are not nearly so badly off - they get welfare and various benefits unheard of in the…
"Response to "Disciplining the Innut
Response to “Disciplining the Innut”
Yellow Brick Roads in Aboriginal Education
The idea of two-way education has great appeal because it holds out the promise that schools can achieve something that historically they have found extremely difficult; encompassing Aboriginal cultural maintenance while providing needed white knowledge. However, it will be argued here that while two-way theories are part of the current widely adopted rhetoric of educational change they are not practical curriculum alternatives for Aboriginalisin…
Aboriginal crime at the cultural interface in Central Australia
Very high levels of Australian Aboriginal offending, incarceration and recidivism have been analysed almost exclusively in terms of the classic association between crime rates and low socioeconomic status, poor education, unemployment and alcohol and substance abuse. This article draws on participatory research with Central Australian Aboriginal prisoners and former prisoners and their families to provide understandings of the difficulties both s…
Sociology (10 works) · Political science (7 works) · Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights (6 works) · Law (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Indigenous and Place-Based Education (4 works) · Pedagogy (4 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy (3 works)