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Abstract
This paper explores the need to build a reciprocal partnership with Indigenous Peoples and develop culturally-relevant strategies that foster academic motivation among Indigenous youth. The objectives of this study were to describe education professionals’ perceptions regarding: (1) the challenges Indigenous students face when transitioning to postsecondary education, (2) strategies used to provide academic support, and (3) the different ways of enhancing Indigenous students’ educational experiences. These perceptions were necessary to better comprehend the ongoing progress related to the need for a decolonized education within academic institutions. Although an increasing proportion of Indigenous Peoples are obtaining college diplomas, some challenges remain and are specifically encountered during Indigenous students’ transition to postsecondary education and in the cultural relevance within their learning materials.
Keywords:
- postsecondary,
- challenges,
- support strategies,
- Indigenous,
- academic success
Résumé
Cet article explore la nécessité d'établir un partenariat réciproque avec les peuples autochtones et de développer des stratégies culturellement adaptées afin de maintenir la motivation scolaire des étudiants autochtones. Les perceptions de professionnels de l'éducation concernant : (1) les défis auxquels les étudiants autochtones sont confrontés lors de leur transition aux études postsecondaires (2) les stratégies utilisées afin de leur fournir un soutien scolaire, et (3) les différentes manières d'améliorer leur expérience académique sont décrites. Cette étude était nécessaire à la meilleure compréhension de l’état des progrès liés à la décolonisation de l’éducation en milieu universitaire. Bien qu’une plus grande proportion d’étudiants autochtones obtienne un diplôme d’études collégiales, plusieurs défis demeurent au niveau de l’adéquation culturelle dans leurs tâches scolaires.
Mots-clés :
- stratégies de soutien,
- défi,
- réussite scolaire,
- postsecondaire,
- Autochtones
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