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The curriculum in Australian schools is a highly contentious and political issue. For remote indigenous communities this is even more so. School curriculums in Australia are western culturally based and thus this effects the learning capabilities of indigenous students in remote communities. â€Å"Most indigenous Australians living in the Northern Territory want their children to go to school and get an education. They also want their children to learn the ways of their ancestors, to be strong in the knowledge of their indigenous laws and beliefs.†(Linkson, M. 1999, pp. 41-48) School curriculums are for the majority of students, which in Australia is mainly western. The cultural bias in our school curriculums is inextricably linked to the†¦show more content†¦A great majority of those are living in indigenous communities and speak first languages other than English†. (Linkson, M. 1999, pp. 41-48) Indigenous students in remote communities present a number of cha llenges for teachers as students often have English as a second or even third language, thus teaching a curriculum that is biased to western culture and language would further exacerbate the gap between learning and achievement. Remote indigenous communities are often some distance away from any mainstream schooling. Communities can be isolated by the rains and flooded rivers for up to 5 months, this geographical aspect affects the quality and consistency of educational services available. Remoteness also increases the cost involved in getting educational infrastructure to these communities, making education and training low priority for communities without high levels of community ownership and control. â€Å"In remote and isolated communities where indigenous cultural activities are historically informed and remain strong, outside priorities driven by people from Australian English speaking, Western society may be given a low priority or may not be well understood.† (Pat Torres Allan Arnott 1999 pp, 225-234) Isolated and remote communities have few economic opportunities for uneducated indigenous Australians. â€Å"The government in remote communities generally supplements the local economy with b asic infrastructure such as power, water, and the provision ofShow MoreRelatedâ€Å"I Wanted to Go to School but My Parents Told Me, No Essays6683 Words   |  27 PagesAboriginal Australian history and it’s connections to official education policies both past and present. 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