Cultural Competence and the Higher Education Sector
Australian Perspectives, Policies and Practice
by Jack Frawley, Gabrielle Russell, Juanita Sherwood
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Book Description
This open book explores cultural competence in the higher education sector from multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspectives. It addresses cultural competence in terms of leadership and the role of the higher education sector in cultural competence policy and practice. Drawing on lessons learned, current research and emerging evidence, the book examines various innovative approaches and strategies that incorporate Indigenous knowledge and practices into the development and implementation of cultural competence, and considers the most effective approaches for supporting cultural competence in the higher education sector. This book will appeal to researchers, scholars, policy-makers, practitioners and general readers interested in cultural competence policy and practice.This open book is licensed under a Creative Commons License (CC BY). You can download Cultural Competence and the Higher Education Sector ebook for free in PDF format (7.6 MB).
Book Details
Title
Cultural Competence and the Higher Education Sector
Subject
Education and Teaching
Publisher
Springer
Published
2020
Pages
364
Edition
1
Language
English
ISBN13
9789811553615
ISBN10
9811553610
ISBN13 Digital
9789811553622
ISBN10 Digital
9811553629
PDF Size
7.6 MB
License
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